Tangier: Drones Used in Drug Trafficking Operations

The operation took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Khemis Anjra, in the Tangier region. Royal Gendarmerie officers intercepted a car using fake license plates. Inside, the military personnel discovered more than 185 kilograms of cannabis resin. The search also revealed the presence of advanced logistical equipment, including several disassembled drones carefully concealed.

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This operation targeted an organized criminal network specializing in international smuggling. Investigations showed that traffickers were preparing drugs in small packages. This specific packaging was designed to allow the shipment of narcotics by air, using the seized drones, to the other shore in order to evade conventional surveillance. This bust follows extensive sweeping campaigns conducted between Tangier, Tétouan, and Fnideq.

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During the interception, a chase ensued with the vehicle’s occupants, who ultimately managed to escape. An investigation was immediately opened under the supervision of the competent prosecutor’s office. The search is now focused on identifying the fleeing suspects and completely dismantling the branches of this highly technological trafficking network.