Morocco
Morocco Sees 40% Surge in Illegal Cigarette Trade, Customs Report Shows
Cigarette smuggling is on the rise in Morocco, according to the latest figures released by the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII).
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Moroccan Customs
Morocco
Morocco's Customs Revenue Hits Record 103.7 Billion Dirhams in 2019
The Moroccan Customs collected 103.7 billion dirhams (MMDH) in 2019 for revenue collection. It thus beats its own 2018 record of 100.8 MMDH.
Morocco
Moroccan Customs Seize 6.3 Tons of Cannabis During Pandemic Lockdown
Three security operations carried out jointly by customs and the police led to the seizure of a large quantity of drugs. The customs services announced that these operations were carried out in one week, during the lockdown due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Morocco
Morocco Eases Vehicle Regulations for Stranded Expats and Tourists Amid COVID-19 Border Closures
An exceptional measure, relating to the temporary entry of tourist cars registered abroad, was announced on Wednesday by the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII).
Morocco
Morocco Extends Validity of Drug Import Documents to Ensure Medical Supply Chain
The Ministry of Health has taken an exceptional preventive measure in favor of drug and health product import establishments, in order to ensure the continuity of the services provided by the Directorate of Medicines and Pharmacy (DMP).
Morocco
Morocco Seizes 2 Million Medical Masks Intended for Export, Redirects to Local Market
Two million masks have been intercepted by the Moroccan customs , and their release on the local market has been ordered. The masks were intended for export.
Morocco
Customs Seize 1-Kilo Gold Artifact at Casablanca Airport
A Moroccan national, arriving on an international flight, was apprehended on Wednesday, March 4 evening, at the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco Customs Service Launches Nationwide Recruitment Drive for 220 Positions
Customs is launching a recruitment competition to fill 220 positions. Candidates will take the exam on April 19. Through this massive recruitment, customs aims to strengthen the human resources assigned to its services.
Morocco
British Man Arrested at Agadir Airport for Smuggling 17,000 Face Masks
Elements of the airport police at Massira Agadir proceeded, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, to the arrest of an Englishman of Indian origin. He is accused of having tried to travel with 17,000 protective masks against the coronavirus, purchased from pharmacies in the city.
Morocco
Tangier Cracks Down on Illegal Hookah Tobacco, Shisha Cafés Face Fines and Closures
Customs services are waging a relentless battle against shisha café owners. And for good reason, the use of contraband tobacco in the hookahs.
Morocco
Moroccan Customs Launches Video Campaign to Combat Smuggling Threats
The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration has published a new video capsule to raise public awareness about the evils of smuggling.
Spain
French National Arrested at Morocco-Spain Border with 343 kg of Hashish
An operation, jointly carried out by the national security and customs, made it possible to seize a cargo of 343 kilograms of chira. It was on Monday afternoon, at the Bab Sebta crossing point, that these security forces thus thwarted the drug trafficking attempt. It involves a French national.