Morocco
Interpol Fugitive from France Arrested in Marrakech
Based on information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the Moroccan police succeeded in arresting a Frenchman, wanted by Interpol, in Marrakech.
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General Directorate of National Security
Morocco
ISIS-Linked Terror Cell Dismantled in Morocco; Weapons Cache Discovered
During a press conference held on Monday, Habboub Cherkaoui, the director of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), returned to the dismantling, last week, of a terrorist cell affiliated with Daesh, providing details on the cache of weapons and ammunition found in an isolated location in the province of Errachidia.
Morocco
Morocco Arrests Two Suspects Linked to French Drug Trafficker's Escape
Following two red notices from the Interpol Paris office, Morocco through its General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has succeeded in arresting two accomplices of the drug trafficker Mohamed Amra, arrested on Saturday in Romania.
Morocco
Elderly Man Kills Daughter and Son-in-Law in Moroccan City Shooting
A family drama shook the city of Mohammedia this Sunday, February 23. A 73-year-old man shot and killed his 43-year-old daughter and her 60-year-old husband using a hunting rifle.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Report 160 Offenses at Religious Sites in 2024
A total of 160 offenses committed in places of worship, including mosques, Christian churches and Jewish synagogues, were handled by the Moroccan police during the year 2024, said the spokesman for the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) on Sunday.
Morocco
French Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested in Marrakech
A 43-year-old French national was arrested in Marrakech on Monday, February 3. Suspected of being involved in an attempted murder committed in France, he was the subject of an international arrest warrant.
Morocco
Marrakech to Install Surveillance Cameras Ahead of Major Soccer Events
The Wali of Public Security in Marrakech announced the upcoming installation of surveillance cameras in the streets of the ochre city in order to strengthen security, in the perspective of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Officer Suspended After Harassment Allegation in Casablanca
The complaint of a woman who claims to have been a victim of harassment has led to the provisional suspension of a police officer, a member of a public security unit in Casablanca.
Morocco
French Fugitive Arrested in Morocco on International Warrant
The police arrested a Frenchman who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities. This arrest took place in Marrakech.
Morocco
Morocco Tightens Taxi License Rules, Sparking Driver Concerns
New regulations regarding taxi licenses in Morocco have caused unrest among drivers.
Morocco
Casablanca Taxi Driver Arrested for Serial Robberies of Passengers
A Casablanca taxi driver, around fifty years old, was arrested on Wednesday by the police services of the Hay Hassani district. Suspected of multiple thefts, the man took advantage of his professional activity to strip his clients.
Morocco
Over 10,000 Moroccan Police Officers Receive Promotions
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has unveiled the number of police officers promoted for the 2024 fiscal year. No less than 10,393 police officers, including 466 women, have thus climbed the ranks of the hierarchy.