Moroccan ’Mocro Maffia’ Drug Kingpin Arrested in Paris, Faces Extradition to Netherlands

His arrest took place without incident as he was leaving a restaurant in the 18th arrondissement, thanks to the intervention of the GIGN. Investigators suspect him of being involved in the importation of more than 100 kg of methamphetamines, discovered in April in a car near Gilze, in the Netherlands. His DNA would have been found on the drug bags, leading to the issuance of a European arrest warrant at the end of August.

Saïd A. is a known member of the "Mocro Maffia", a Moroccan-origin criminal organization based in the Netherlands, specialized in cocaine and arms trafficking and involved in violent score-settling. In addition to drug trafficking, he is also suspected of kidnapping, torture and barbarism in Spain.

The Paris Court of Appeal validated this week his extradition to the Netherlands, which should take place in the very near future.