Moroccan Soccer Star Arrested in Mediterranean Migrant Smuggling Attempt
4 February 2020
A player from the Renaissance sportive de Berkane is involved in a case of illegal immigration.
Illegal immigration
Morocco Tightens Border Controls as Migrants Face Increased Scrutiny
4 February 2020
The security system put in place by Europe and Morocco to track down migrants is bearing fruit. Those hoping to reach Europe from Morocco now prefer to hide, faced with waves (…)
Moroccan Authorities Arrest Six in Multi-City Crackdown on Visa Fraud Ring
2 February 2020
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) proceeded, on Friday, January 31, to the arrest of six individuals in Casablanca, Rabat, Khouribga and Agadir. Constituted (…)
Spanish Police Foil Attempt to Smuggle Sedated Syrian Child Across Melilla Border
2 February 2020
The Spanish police arrested two Moroccan women last Tuesday for trying to smuggle a 3-year-old Syrian child into Melilla, via the border post.
Moroccan Police Arrest Three in Martil for Alleged Human Trafficking Ring
1 February 2020
Three individuals, aged 21 to 37, were arrested in Martil for their alleged involvement with a criminal network active in illegal migration and human trafficking.
Moroccan Dance Troupe Members Vanish During French Tour, Sparking Concern
1 February 2020
In total, four members of the Tizwit ahidous troupe, on a professional stay in France, have vanished into thin air. A first for this troupe that has always shone through (…)
Royal Moroccan Navy Rescues 8 Migrants from Distressed Boats in Mediterranean
31 January 2020
The Royal Moroccan Navy coast guards provided assistance to eight Moroccan stowaways in the Mediterranean in the early hours of January 28.
Moroccan Man Arrested for Threatening Staff at Valencia Migrant Center
28 January 2020
For having threatened to burn all the workers of a migrant aid center in Valencia, Spain, a young Moroccan was arrested by the national police last Friday.
Moroccan Teen’s Perilous Journey: From Runaway to Student in Spain
28 January 2020
At the age of 15, Yassine, a young Moroccan, who left his home in 2015, now recounts his journey, from Morocco to Spain where he is studying electricity, hoping to ensure a (…)
Five Arrested in Oujda for Visa Fraud and Human Smuggling Ring
27 January 2020
After being placed in custody, five individuals, aged between 32 and 60, were referred to the prosecutor for their alleged involvement in a case of forgery and use of forgery, (…)