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Spanish Police Rescue Moroccan Hostage in Drug Deal Gone Wrong
The Civil Guard freed, on July 30, 2019, in a house in Almussafes (Valencia), a Moroccan caught up with a group of Italians, for a drug case, which went wrong.
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Fatal Brawl in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella Leaves Moroccan Man Dead
A 45-year-old Moroccan died in the hospital after getting into a fight with a man on the Plaza del Comercio, in the Ciutat Vella neighborhood of Barcelona.
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Outrage in Spain as Community Mourns Moroccan Man's Murder, Demands Justice
After the murder of Rachid, a Moroccan national, several people expressed their solidarity with his family living in Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands. They are demanding that justice be done.
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Melilla Residents Cross into Morocco for Eid al-Adha Amid Sheep Shortage
Thousands of Melillenses are going to Morocco for the Eid al-Adha feast, due to the shortage of sheep to sacrifice in Melilla.
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Spanish Customs Seize 5.5 Tons of Moroccan Hashish in Almeria Waters
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.
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Moroccan Customs Seize 11,700 Psychotropic Pills Hidden in Milk Cartons at Ceuta Border
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 women coming from Spain.
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Controversy Erupts as Moroccan Woman Buried in Christian Cemetery Despite Repatriation Request
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 a Christian cemetery, despite the request for repatriation of the body, received by the head of social services.
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Moroccan Stabbing Victim's Body Released for Burial After Two-Month Delay
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 Salceda. His family, still in shock, was summoned to receive the document authorizing the repatriation of the young man to Morocco for burial.
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Morocco's Cooperation Helps Spain Slash Illegal Immigration by 40%
From 2018 to 2019, Morocco remained a key ally that helps Spain reduce illegal immigration.
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Spanish Police Mistake 24,000 Kilos of Sardines for Hashish Shipment
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.
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Controversy Erupts as Malaga Metro Construction Threatens 11th Century Islamic Ruins
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 metro company is pursuing its development work.
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Six Arrested in Spain for Alleged Gang Rape of Teen in Bilbao Park
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, around 11 p.m.