French Fugitive Arrested in Morocco: Wanted for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

The individual was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, money laundering and possession of firearms without a permit.

The arrest is part of international security cooperation and the efforts made by Moroccan security services to track down individuals wanted internationally for cross-border crimes, it is reported.

The check of the suspect in the Interpol database revealed that he was wanted internationally on the basis of a red notice at the request of the French authorities. He is suspected of being involved in drug trafficking operations within an organized criminal network, money laundering from this illegal activity and possession of firearms without authorization.

The person concerned was taken into custody pending his appearance before the competent prosecutor’s office. The National Central Bureau (BCN) "Interpol Rabat", under the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), was tasked with informing its counterpart in France of the arrest of the suspect as part of the extradition procedure.