Moroccan Arrested in Major Barcelona Doping Ring Bust
2 March 2020
The Criminal Investigation Division (DIC) of the Mossos d’Esquadra has arrested a Moroccan, involved in a criminal organization specialized in the counterfeiting and illicit (…)
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New Psychoactive Substances Pose Growing Threat to Moroccan Youth, Authorities Warn
2 March 2020
Health and security authorities have issued an alert on new psychoactive substances, which are uncontrollable, undetectable and sometimes untreatable products.
UN Report Warns of Rising Drug Trafficking in Morocco, Seizing Tons of Cocaine and Cannabis
1 March 2020
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has published its annual report. The INCB is alerting Moroccan security authorities to the spread of psychotropic substances (…)
Moroccan Anti-Corruption Judge Removed from Post Despite Court President’s Support
29 February 2020
While the president of the court of first instance of Kénitra pleaded for the maintenance of Abderrazak Jbari in his position as anti-corruption judge, the Supreme Council of (…)
Tangier Cracks Down on Illegal Hookah Tobacco, Shisha Cafés Face Fines and Closures
27 February 2020
Customs services are waging a relentless battle against shisha café owners. And for good reason, the use of contraband tobacco in the hookahs.
Morocco’s Cannabis Farmers Propose Reforms to Development Commission
26 February 2020
The cannabis growers recently received a visit from a delegation of the Special Commission on the Development Model, led by its president Chakib Benmoussa.
Moroccan Authorities Seize Half-Ton of Cannabis Resin in Marrakech Truck Bust
26 February 2020
A large shipment of cannabis resin was seized, on Saturday, on board a truck in Marrakech.
Moroccan Soccer Star Hakim Ziyech’s Mentor Refutes Drug Addiction Rumors
25 February 2020
Former Moroccan international, Aziz Doufikar, provided a formal denial of the allegations concerning the drug addiction of Hakim Ziyech, after the death of his father in 2003.
Moroccan Police Seize 589 kg of Cannabis in Major Drug Bust Near Agadir
25 February 2020
The judicial police, in coordination with the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), proceeded, on Saturday, February 22, 2020, in the (…)
Massive Cigarette and Shisha Tobacco Smuggling Operation Foiled in Agadir, Morocco
23 February 2020
An attempt to traffic a large quantity of cigarettes and shisha tobacco (maâssel) was thwarted on Wednesday, February 19, by the elements of the Mobile Brigade of Agadir.