Prostitution Ring Busted in Marrakech: 7 Arrested in Villa Raid

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Prostitution Ring Busted in Marrakech: 7 Arrested in Villa Raid

The elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of the Ouled Hassoun brigade in the Al Ouidane commune in the Marrakech region, arrested, in flagrante delicto of debauchery and prostitution, three Kuwaiti nationals and four young Moroccan women.

The arrest of these three Kuwaitis, aged 30 to 40, and these Moroccan women, aged 24 to 28, took place during a raid on a villa set up for the purposes of debauchery and prostitution, reports Assabah. In the wake of this, the gendarmerie elements also arrested the caretaker of the villa. He would be their pimp.

While they were on patrol, the atmosphere prevailing in the villa caught their attention. They then stopped to question the villa’s caretaker. The answers of the latter prompted the intervention of the gendarmes.

In addition to the arrest of the eight people, alcohol bottles were seized during the search of the premises.

Pending their appearance before the competent court in Marrakech, the accused were placed in custody. The investigation opened is ongoing.