Morocco Reports Sharp Drop in Crime Rates During COVID-19 Lockdown
16 April 2020
Crime cases decreased by 20% in March 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, i.e. 10,867 fewer cases, during the period of the state of health emergency.
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Moroccan Officer Promoted After Assault by Extremist During Lockdown Duty
16 April 2020
A police officer was promoted to the rank of sergeant after being physically assaulted and seriously injured by an individual imbued with extremist ideas, in the exercise of (…)
Police Officer in El Jadida Arrested for Recruitment Fraud Scheme
16 April 2020
A fraud case has affected an administrative service of the El Jadida Security Department. A police officer against whom a judicial investigation was opened on Tuesday by the (…)
Morocco Arrests Over 2,100 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
15 April 2020
To ensure compliance with the state of health emergency, security operations are being organized by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN). In total, 2,197 people (…)
Moroccan Police Deny COVID-19 Closures, Affirm Continued Operations
15 April 2020
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has formally denied the information reporting the quarantine and closure of premises and police stations due to the (…)
Five Arrested in Tangier for Burglary and Drug Trafficking Following Rifle Theft
15 April 2020
The judicial police services of Tangier and Chefchaouen arrested last weekend five individuals for their alleged involvement in cases of burglary, possession and international (…)
Morocco Arrests Over 2,200 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
14 April 2020
In Morocco, 2,268 individuals, including 1,402 placed in custody, were apprehended for non-compliance with the state of health emergency over the past 24 hours.
US Organizes 10th Repatriation Flight for Americans Stranded in Morocco
12 April 2020
Morocco has authorized a 10th flight to repatriate nearly 100 Americans stranded on its territory due to the suspension of air travel. Meanwhile, its nationals are still (…)
Morocco Arrests Over 22,000 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
11 April 2020
22,542 individuals were arrested in flagrant violation of the measures imposed by the public authorities, within the framework of the state of health emergency decreed to fight (…)
Marrakech Police Debunk False Rumors of Attacks on Medical Workers
10 April 2020
The information disseminated on social networks stating that a criminal network targeting medical staff and nurses during the health emergency state has been dismantled in (…)