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  • Massive Drug Bust in Morocco: 3.5 Tons Seized Near Nador, Two Arrested
    22 November 2019, by Bladi.net

    3.5 tons of drugs were seized on Wednesday, November 20, in the rural commune of Tazarine near Nador.
    The operation conducted by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) with the collaboration of the units of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) made it possible to arrest two individuals suspected of being involved in this trafficking, according to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
    The suspects, aged 37 and 40, were taken into custody (…)

  • Moroccan Police Seize Over 2 Tons of Cannabis in Fez Drug Bust
    20 February 2020, by Bladi.net

    An attempt to traffic two tons and 60 kg of cannabis resin was thwarted in Fez on Wednesday.
    The operation, carried out by the prefectural judicial police service of the city, in collaboration with the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), made it possible to intercept this drug shipment, loaded into a truck with Moroccan registration, at a gas station located in Ain Taoujdate, according to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (…)

  • Repeat Offender Arrested in Tangier with Over 1 Kg of Cocaine
    8 March 2020, by Sylvanus

    The search in the DGST database revealed that the suspect is the subject of a national wanted notice by the judicial police of Tangier, for his involvement in international drug trafficking, according to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
    The police elements seized 1.16 kg of cocaine, five electronic scales, seven mobile phones and a light vehicle, during the search of the defendant’s home.
    Pending the elucidation of the ins and outs of this case, and (…)

  • Agadir Police Pursue Suspected International Drug Traffickers in High-Speed Chase
    31 August 2019, by Kamal

    Information from the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) allowed the Prefectural Judicial Police Service of Agadir to arrest an individual suspected of being linked to an international drug trafficking network.
    According to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), drivers of three cars refused to comply with the orders of the police elements during a routine traffic control operation.
    Fleeing, the three individuals fired shots at the (…)

  • Morocco Denies Authenticity of Documents Claiming Egyptian President’s Mother is Moroccan
    22 September 2019, by Sylvanus

    The General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) categorically rejected the authenticity of two documents attributed to it, published on social networks. These documents concern the mother of the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi.
    In a press release, the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) formally denies the authenticity of two documents.
    "Foreign pages on a social network have circulated two documents that are the subject of blatant forgery in (…)

  • Recruitment Scammer Arrested in Rabat for Defrauding Job Seekers
    23 September 2019, by Bladi.net

    To carry out his crime, the suspect, on the basis of an intermediary recruitment company he created, extorts from some of his clients, numbering in the tens, sums of money ranging from 25,000 to 30,000 dirhams in exchange for fictitious promises of employment abroad, reports the MAP.
    The investigations carried out made it possible to understand his strategy and to arrest him. At the time of his arrest, he was in possession of a mobile phone with a directory of his alleged victims, as well (…)

  • Spanish National Arrested Near Nador for Attempted Smuggling of 770 kg of Hashish
    14 April 2020, by Ginette

    This arrest was jointly carried out by the Nador police and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), on the Boukana beach in the Beni Nsar region, near Nador. The Chira cargo was "packed in 52 packages and conditioned to facilitate maritime transport," adds the DGSN. During the operation, the police also seized traditional boats, engines, fuel, navigation equipment and 74 million centimes of dirhams.
    The suspects were taken into custody, at the disposal of the (…)

  • Moroccan Police Bust Major Prostitution Ring in Fez, 18 Arrested
    12 April 2021, by Sylvanus
  • Morocco Arrests Dozens Linked to ISIS in Multi-City Counterterrorism Operation
    9 December 2021, by Armel

    The terrorist threat persists in Morocco. Dozens of people suspected of being linked to ISIS have been arrested.
    The Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) and the DGSN announced on Wednesday the arrest of dozens of people linked to ISIS operating in the cities of Oujda, Berkane, Tiznit, Azilal, Tétouan and Casablanca.
    According to police sources, the searches carried out at the suspects’ homes allowed the seizure of several rifles, bladed weapons, ISIS propaganda (…)

  • Moroccan Police Arrest Two Suspects in Oujda Drug Trafficking Operation
    7 October 2019, by Sylvanus

    The Prefectural Service of the Judicial Police of Oujda proceeded, on Saturday, October 5, to the arrest of two individuals aged 39 and 41 years old. They are suspected of being involved in a case of possession and trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances.
    Based on precise information from the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the Police conducted investigations.
    While the first suspect played the role of intermediary, he was arrested in possession of 320 (…)