Melilla Residents Cross into Morocco for Eid al-Adha Amid Sheep Shortage
13 August 2019
Thousands of Melillenses are going to Morocco for the Eid al-Adha feast, due to the shortage of sheep to sacrifice in Melilla.
Spain
Spanish Customs Seize 5.5 Tons of Moroccan Hashish in Almeria Waters
12 August 2019
As part of the "Landa" operation, the Spanish customs seized more than 5 tons of Moroccan hashish on a sailboat navigating in the waters of Almeria, in southern Spain.
Moroccan Customs Seize 11,700 Psychotropic Pills Hidden in Milk Cartons at Ceuta Border
11 August 2019
At the Bab Sebta crossing point, elements of the Joint Control Brigade seized 11,700 psychotropic tablets hidden in milk cartons. This large batch of drugs belonged to two (…)
Controversy Erupts as Moroccan Woman Buried in Christian Cemetery Despite Repatriation Request
11 August 2019
The Moroccan Consulate in Barcelona is the subject of several complaints from the Moroccan community in Spain. Indeed, a Moroccan woman, who recently passed away, was buried in (…)
Moroccan Stabbing Victim’s Body Released for Burial After Two-Month Delay
10 August 2019
Two months after the fatal knife attack on Soufian Mhara, the judge of the Court of Instruction of Porriño has finally authorized the burial of the victim of the crime in (…)
Morocco’s Cooperation Helps Spain Slash Illegal Immigration by 40%
10 August 2019
From 2018 to 2019, Morocco remained a key ally that helps Spain reduce illegal immigration.
Spanish Police Mistake 24,000 Kilos of Sardines for Hashish Shipment
10 August 2019
While the police believed that the Spanish company, "Procomar alimentos", was transporting hashish, it has in fact damaged a shipment of 24,000 kilos of sardines, after inspection.
Controversy Erupts as Malaga Metro Construction Threatens 11th Century Islamic Ruins
9 August 2019
The construction of a metro line, which crosses 11th century Islamic ruins in Malaga, is causing controversy. Despite objections from the Andalusian Ministry of Culture, the (…)
Six Arrested in Spain for Alleged Gang Rape of Teen in Bilbao Park
8 August 2019
The Bilbao police in Spain announced the arrest of six men, "all of Moroccan and Algerian nationalities". They are accused of raping a young girl on Thursday, August 1, 2019, (…)
Moroccan Mother Arrested in Melilla for Abandoning Young Children at Police Station
8 August 2019
A 39-year-old woman of Moroccan origin was arrested by the police in Melilla, after abandoning her two children near the headquarters of the local police. They, aged 6 and 11, (…)