Morocco’s Cannabis Cultivation Stabilizes at 50,000 Hectares Despite Eradication Efforts
17 January 2019
The area devoted to cannabis cultivation in Morocco has stabilized over the past 10 years between 47,000 and 50,000 hectares.
Drugs
Morocco Deploys Special Forces to Combat Coastal Drug Trafficking
16 January 2019
Morocco has decided to use strong means to fight against drug trafficking. To this end, special units of the Royal Gendarmerie will soon be created to achieve this.
Moroccan Authorities Seize Over 2 Tons of Cannabis in Northern Port Town
15 January 2019
Just over two tons of cannabis resin (chira) were seized yesterday by the Royal Gendarmerie in Ksar Sghir, in northern Morocco.
Nigerian Traveler Arrested at Casablanca Airport with 5 kg of Cocaine from Brazil
14 January 2019
A Nigerian national was arrested on Sunday by the police at the Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on charges of drug trafficking.
Moroccan Army Scandal: 12 Soldiers Arrested for Aiding Drug Export Operation
11 January 2019
A case that stains the Moroccan army. Twelve soldiers were arrested for turning a blind eye to a drug export operation in Moulay Bousselham, in northern Morocco.
Massive Drug Bust in Tangier: Moroccan Police Seize Over 15 Tons in Truck
10 January 2019
A new anti-drug operation in Tangier where the police seized more than 15 tons of drugs yesterday, Wednesday.
Moroccan Military Seizes 3,700 kg of Drugs in Sahara Border Operation
9 January 2019
Warning shots were fired by Moroccan soldiers last night at the defense line in Gueltat Zemmour, in the Moroccan Sahara.
Massive Drug Bust: Nearly 14 Tons of Cannabis Seized at Morocco’s Tanger Med Port
6 January 2019
13 tons and 750 kilograms of cannabis resin were discovered on Saturday at the Tanger-Med port by the police.
French Nationals Arrested in Morocco for Running Drug Operation from Garden Supply Store
5 January 2019
Two French nationals were arrested yesterday, Friday, in Tangier for their alleged involvement in a case of drugs and psychotropic substances.
French Police Seize 2.5 Tons of Moroccan Cannabis in Major Drug Bust
3 January 2019
A great catch by the French police who seized about 2.5 tons of cannabis last week, presumably from Morocco.