Police Arrest 19 Soccer Hooligans for Vandalism and Public Disturbance in Salé, Morocco

All belonging to a faction of supporters of a sports club, they were arrested for their alleged involvement in acts of hooliganism, damage to public and private property and threats to the safety and tranquility of citizens.

It is a press release from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) relayed by the MAP, which indicated that on Sunday, September 8, the 19 arrested ultras, including 12 minors, vandalized public and private property in El Mkinissia and seriously threatened the safety of citizens.

The video of the acts they are accused of has been circulating on social networks. The press release specifies that the accused were wearing masks and repeating expressions inciting the commission of crimes and offenses against persons and property.

The same source reports that the suspects were subjected to a judicial investigation conducted by the Judicial Police Brigade of Salé, under the supervision of the competent prosecutor’s office, in order to elucidate the ins and outs of this case.