Drug Trafficking Surges in North Africa as COVID-19 Diverts Security Focus
9 May 2020
While it should regress, drug trafficking is intensifying in the Maghreb, particularly in Morocco, during this confinement period.
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Fake Healer Arrested in Morocco for International Sextortion Scheme
7 May 2020
The judicial police services of the city of Guelmim apprehended, last Wednesday, a fake healer, for his alleged involvement in several cases of sextortion.
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Casablanca Stabbing After Dispute
6 May 2020
An individual was arrested on Monday evening by elements of the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ). He is accused of having inflicted blows with a bladed weapon, (…)
Morocco Launches Online Platform for Reporting COVID-19 Lockdown Violations
6 May 2020
Faced with the spread of the coronavirus, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has launched a service that will allow citizens to report any person who violates (…)
Police Officers Injured in Stone Attack During Arrest in Kenitra, Morocco
6 May 2020
A judicial investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of the stone throwing attack that a police patrol was the victim of. The incident occurred in Kenitra, (…)
Moroccan Police Seize Over 1 Ton of Hashish in Major Drug Bust Near Taza
5 May 2020
The elements of the prefectural service of the judicial police of Fez proceeded, on Saturday, May 2, to the arrest of two individuals aged 44 and 23, for their alleged links (…)
French Tourist Stabbed in Morocco: Suspect with Mental Health Issues Arrested
4 May 2020
An investigation has been opened by the Taroudant judicial police brigade following the knife attack, on Monday, on a French tourist.
Violent Clash at Moroccan Migrant Center Leaves Officers Injured, One Migrant Shot
2 May 2020
An investigation has been opened after clashes between police and sub-Saharan migrants, in a shelter, on Friday, May 1, 2020 in Laâyoune. These migrants tried to flee the center.
Mother Kills Three Children in Shocking Casablanca Family Tragedy During Lockdown
1 May 2020
A mother stabbed her three children to death, before attempting suicide. This happened on Thursday in Casablanca.
Morocco Arrests Over 85,000 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
1 May 2020
The police have, from March 20 to the end of April, arrested 85,778 people in flagrant violation of the emergency measures put in place to fight the pandemic of the new (…)