Tanger Med: A French Moroccan Arrested with 43 Gold Coins

The discovery took place during the thorough inspection of a utility vehicle that had just disembarked. The agents seized more than 900 grams of gold, hidden in a handbag.

The owner, a Moroccan national also holding French nationality, failed to declare these valuable goods, in violation of customs regulations. The merchandise was confiscated and the person involved was handed over to the justice system. An investigation is underway to determine the exact origin of the funds and any links to money laundering networks.

This seizure comes in a context of strengthened border controls. Faced with the soaring gold prices, smuggling attempts are multiplying. The port authorities, equipped with advanced scanning technologies, maintain strict surveillance to stem these illicit flows that threaten the national economy.