France
Customs Seize 50 Kilos of Cannabis in Basque Country Truck Bust
A Moroccan national was arrested by customs in the Basque Country with a cargo of 50 kilos of cannabis carefully hidden in the truck he was driving.
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Spain
Spain
Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect Seeks Asylum in Spain to Avoid Extradition
Wanted by the Moroccan authorities, the Moroccan accused of having led a criminal organization dedicated to the trafficking of sub-Saharan migrants, opposed his extradition to Morocco during the hearing at the Audiencia Nacional on Tuesday. Believing that his rights will be violated in Morocco, he has requested asylum in Spain.
Spain
Spanish Police Solve Murder of Moroccan Street Vendor in Torremolinos
The Malaga police are investigating the murder of Ahmed Azim, 35, a Moroccan street vendor, killed on April 19, 2021 on Buen Consejo street in Torremolinos. At first, the police leaned towards a settling of scores between drug traffickers. But that is not the case.
Spain
Moroccan Woman Murdered by Ex-Husband in Spain, Sparking Outrage Over Domestic Violence
A 44-year-old Moroccan man was arrested after stabbing to death his 46-year-old ex-wife, also of Moroccan origin, and injuring one of their children who tried to defend his mother.
Sport
Real Madrid Eyes Summer Move for Achraf Hakimi, Delays €100 Million Bid
Despite the urgent need to strengthen the team due to its poor performance at the start of the year, the leaders of Real Madrid have decided not to sign Achraf Hakimi this month and to wait for the summer transfer window.
Spain
Spain Intensifies Anti-Terror Efforts as Jihadist Threat Persists
The Spanish security forces will further strengthen the fight against jihadist terrorism in the face of the persistence of this phenomenon. In 2022, 46 suspected jihadists were arrested in Catalonia, Ceuta and Melilla.
Spain
Muslim Population in Castile and León Grows, Majority Moroccan-Origin
More than half of the Muslim community in Castile and León, made up of nearly 46,000 people, is of Moroccan origin. A Muslim population that has almost quadrupled in 15 years.
Spain
Spanish Olive Oil Prices Soar, Consumers Eye Moroccan Imports Amid Drought
Spanish olive oil consumers are likely to turn to other markets like Morocco to obtain this product in 2023, faced with prices that remain high due to the rise in production costs and drought.
Spain
New Helicopter Service to Connect Spain and Morocco, Boosting Regional Travel
The airline Hélity is finalizing the procedures to launch the helicopter air link between Cadiz (Algeciras) and the Moroccan cities of Tangier and Tetouan.
Spain
Spain to Extradite Moroccan Migrant Trafficking Suspect Wanted by Morocco
The Spanish justice system will approve the extradition of Yassine Salhi to Morocco. Accused of being the leader of a criminal network dedicated to migrant trafficking to Europe, this Moroccan residing in Spain has been claimed by the Moroccan authorities.
Spain
Ceuta Sees 60% Drop in Moroccan Tourists Since Pre-Pandemic Levels
Ceuta has recorded a sharp drop in Moroccan tourists after the Covid-19 health crisis and the closure of the border with Morocco.
Spain
Spanish Authorities Seize 190 Kilos of Smuggled Eels Worth €250,000 at Algeciras Port
The Civil Guard arrested two Moroccans at the port of Algeciras in possession of more than 190 kilos of eels worth an estimated 250,000 euros.