Nice: a drug baron from the Moulins district arrested in Morocco after a year of tracking

The individual, originally from Nice, is strongly suspected of having played a "major role in the organization of the trafficking". He was apprehended on March 26 on Moroccan territory following the issuance of a European arrest warrant coupled with an Interpol alert. An extradition request will be addressed to the Moroccan authorities so that he can answer for his actions in France.

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This arrest abroad represents the culmination of a vast police operation. According to information published by Nice-Matin, the investigation initiated in January 2025 targeted the "3T" sales point. The public prosecutor emphasizes that the procedure makes it possible to envisage the "complete dismantling" of this structure, from supply to money laundering.

Prior to this arrest in Morocco, the law enforcement authorities had already struck a major blow in the Alpes-Maritimes. The searches carried out in February and March 2026 revealed a worrying arsenal, including an AK-47 assault rifle, two handguns, ammunition and five bulletproof vests.

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In addition to the weapons, the investigators confiscated 65 kilograms of cannabis resin, 43,000 euros in cash and six vehicles. The financial aspect also revealed regular cash payments to a Ukrainian national, leading to the seizure of $308,700 in cryptocurrencies.