Meknes Police Inspector Under Investigation for Off-Duty Violence and Unauthorized Weapon Use

The police officer works for the regional security of Salé. According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the agent had a dispute with a taxi driver, near a nightclub, outside of working hours. He assaulted the victim and damaged his car. The accused also assaulted a third person who tried to help them resolve their dispute.

The investigations revealed that the police officer illegally used his service weapon. He accidentally fired a bullet before being disarmed.

Pending the results of the preliminary investigation, the defendant was taken into custody.