Spain
Moroccan Customs Seize 130 kg of Cannabis at Ceuta Border Crossing
130 kg of cannabis resin (chira) were seized on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Ceuta crossing point, according to a statement from the Moroccan customs.
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Arrest
Morocco
Massive Drug Bust in Morocco: 13 Tons of Cannabis Seized, Two Arrested in Fez
The Judicial Police of Fez seized, on Tuesday, November 6, 2019, 13.2 tons of cannabis resin and arrested two individuals in connection with a criminal network active in the international drug and psychotropic trafficking, according to a press release from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
France
Moroccan Man, 23, on Trial for Raping Two Women in France
The Criminal Court of Yvelines ordered a closed-door session on Wednesday, as part of the trial of a 23-year-old Moroccan man. He is accused of raping two women.
Morocco
Moroccan Rapper Faces Prison for Controversial Song Criticizing Government
After his arrest on November 1, the rapper Gnawi , co-author and performer of the song, "3acha cha3b" ("Long live the people"), appeared before the Prosecutor of the King near the Court of First Instance of Salé on Monday. He is being prosecuted for "contempt and insult towards public officials in the exercise of their duties" and "insult towards a constituted body". He faces up to one year in prison.
Sport
Moroccan Soccer Star Arrested at Casablanca Airport for Alleged Human Trafficking
A Botola star has been arrested and has been in the Oukacha prison for a few days for his involvement in an illegal immigration network. Caught in the act, he will be brought before the Court of First Instance of Casablanca this Friday.
France
Naked Man Causes Panic on Paris-Bound Train, Arrested Near Reims
A "totally unbalanced" and naked Moroccan man caused panic on a TGV train from Stuttgart to Paris on Tuesday, November 5. The police services arrested him, placed him in custody, before hospitalizing him in a psychiatric ward.
Morocco
Moroccan Ex-Official Sentenced to 7 Years in $1.7 Billion Corruption Case
Highlighted by justice in the so-called "17 billion" case, Zine El Abidine Houass knows what to expect since this Monday. Indeed, the former President of the Commune of Had Soualem is sentenced to 7 years in prison, for several charges that have been brought against him.
Spain
Spanish-French Police Bust Major Hashish Smuggling Ring, Seize 2,500 Kilos
In collaboration with the French authorities, the Spanish police have dismantled a powerful organization dedicated to hashish trafficking between Morocco and France. In total, 3 people were arrested and 2,500 kilos of hashish seized.
Spain
Moroccan Customs Officer Brutally Attacked at Ceuta Border, Suspect Detained
Victim of a physical assault last Saturday at the Tarajal border, a Moroccan customs officer was forced to take more than a month off work. Arrested by the security forces, his aggressor was placed in pre-trial detention.
Morocco
Fatal Stabbing at Moroccan Farm Party Leaves One Dead, Three Arrested
A well-lubricated evening that started in a good mood ended in tragedy. While they had gathered to party in a farm located in Lqliâa, in the Agadir region, a misunderstanding that broke out between four friends ended with the death of one of them.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Arrest Five in Illegal Treasure Hunt Involving Jinn Beliefs
Five treasure hunters were arrested in flagrante delicto in Driouch in northern Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan Rapper Arrested for Anti-Police Rant on Social Media
The police in Salé last Friday arrested a young rapper from the city of Salé. Simo Gnaoui, his stage name, is accused of insulting police officers.