Morocco
Gendarme Fatally Shot at Moroccan Air Base; Circumstances Under Investigation
A young gendarme died by gunshot at the air base of the Royal Gendarmerie, located in the Sidi Ibrahim Boulaajoul district, near Salé .
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Royal Gendarmerie
Morocco
Morocco Arrests 25 ISIS Affiliates Planning Terrorist Attacks Across Kingdom
Elements of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the General Directorate of the Territorial Surveillance Agency (DGST) and the Royal Gendarmerie have arrested 25 people suspected of supporting the Islamic State in several cities of the kingdom. They were planning terrorist attacks.
Morocco
Arson at Moroccan High School: Over 200 Philosophy Books Destroyed in Library Fire
More than two hundred books from a high school library in Talsint were burned by fire last weekend. The Royal Gendarmerie is conducting an investigation to identify the perpetrators of this act of vandalism, who would be "minors".
Morocco
Moroccan Gendarme Arrested in Anti-Corruption Sting Operation
A gendarme stationed at the Mohammedia brigade was caught red-handed in an act of corruption , following an operation carried out by the Casablanca Judicial Police Brigade.
Morocco
Notorious Moroccan Drug Lord "Mowgli" Captured After 20 Arrest Warrants
The gendarmes of Zaouiat Cheikh have managed to apprehend a dangerous drug trafficker who was actively wanted, thus putting an end to his long run. In total, 20 arrest warrants had been issued against him nationwide.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Probe Alleged Murder Attempt on Ex-Lawmaker in Sidi Slimane
The royal gendarmerie of El Ksiba in the province of Sidi Slimane is investigating the attempted murder of former deputy Driss Radi and former leader of the Constitutional Union (UC). Several hearings have already been recorded.
Morocco
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Moroccan Gendarme Near Guercif
The investigators of the gendarmerie and the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) succeeded in locating and apprehending the driver who had hit and killed, on September 13 last, a gendarme near Guercif. Pending his appearance before the courts, he has been placed in pre-trial detention.
Morocco
Luxury Villa Raid in Marrakech Uncovers Illegal Nightclub and Prostitution Ring
The royal gendarmerie carried out a raid in a luxurious villa located in Marrakech which had been transformed into a clandestine nightclub. Fourteen people, including six young women, were arrested. In addition to the drinks and other substances found there, the gendarmes discovered rooms set up and used as a place of debauchery.
Morocco
Morocco's Smuggled Cigarette Market Share Rises to 1.91% in 2021, Customs Reports
In 2021, the penetration rate of smuggled cigarettes on the Moroccan market reached 1.91%, up from 2020, according to a press release from the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII).
Morocco
Drug Trafficking Suspected in Small Plane Crash Near Morocco-Spain Border
A special unit composed of elements from the royal gendarmerie brigade of Ksar El Kebir and the provincial command of Larache are conducting investigations into the crash of a small plane. The aircraft would have been used by drug traffickers.
Morocco
Son Arrested for Father's Murder in Kenitra After Phone Evidence Reveals Deception
The village of Tannaja in the province of Kenitra is still in shock following the murder of a 52-year-old man. The suspect is none other than the victim’s son, who tried to cover up his crime, but was betrayed by his phone.
Morocco
Morocco Fines Vaccinated Travelers Despite Valid Health Passes, Sparking Controversy
Elements of the gendarmerie have fined certain citizens in transit who nevertheless had their vaccination pass. The Ministry of the Interior reacts to the controversy.