The fight against drug trafficking frequently sees its share of arrests and seizures. Last Friday, September 13, the Judicial Police Brigade of the Béni Makada Security District in Tangier proceeded to arrest a 31-year-old man. He would be, pending the results of the investigation, involved in a case of possession and trafficking of heroin.
The young Moroccan raped by Felix Ramos, a Spanish photographer and TV presenter who is active in the entertainment industry, has finally withdrawn the complaint he filed in Tangier. This gesture is condemned by the Association for the Fight against Pedophilia, "Hands off my child", which is convinced that the victim has been corrupted.
In Morocco, three regions, namely Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima, have durably impacted the tertiary sector, accounting for 60% of the wealth generated by tertiary activities (market and non-market services) in 2017, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
The city of Tangier has just recorded a new act of cruelty. Indeed, on the morning of Friday, September 13, a family man killed his wife with a bladed weapon, in the presence of their two children, aged five and eight respectively. After his vicious crime, he fled.
The "Marhaba" Operation for the year 2019 took place under good conditions of comfort and security, according to the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water. 2.5 million passengers and 600,000 vehicles were recorded.
A Swedish national and her Moroccan lover face a two-year prison sentence for adultery and extramarital relations. They were brought before the Criminal Chamber near the Court of First Instance in Tangier, by the Attorney General, on Thursday, September 12.
Tangier has joined the club of other northern cities, which, during the summer of 2019, were ranked among the most popular destinations for tourists, whether national or foreign. It has indeed recorded a record number of visitors in August. A very good season for tourism professionals, who are rubbing their hands.
In Morocco, Shiites present in the cities of Tangier, Meknes and Casablanca celebrated Ashura in total discretion, away from certain eyes and social networks.
The Ministry of Territorial Planning is receiving financial support for the renovation of several dilapidated residential buildings in Tangier. Totaling 54 million dirhams, this financial envelope will allow the project to enter its active phase.
The city of Tangier narrowly escaped a real tragedy. On the morning of Monday, September 9, a huge fire broke out in a public space, near the Aswak Assalam shopping center.
In a letter that sounds like a farewell to his family, the Rif detainee, Rabie Lablaq, sentenced to 5 years in prison for his participation in the Hirak and incarcerated in the Tanger 2 prison, has announced his ultimate hunger strike.
Just like Tétouan , the other cities of northern Morocco are interested in the liberation of public spaces, in view of the proliferation of street vendors in the summer. This project is applauded by representatives of civil society and residents who have always called for the authorities to intervene to address this scourge.