Morocco
Drug Trafficker Killed in Police Shootout in Fez, Morocco
A police operation carried out in Bab Ftouh in the medina of Fez resulted in the death of a drug trafficker who was the subject of a nationwide arrest warrant.
Topic
Traffic
Spain
Major Drug Traffickers Arrested in Spain and Dubai After Decade-Long Manhunt
Two drug traffickers operating between Morocco and France were arrested in Spain and Dubai this summer. The two are on the "national top" of the French drug traffickers wanted by the Anti-Narcotics Office (Ofast).
Morocco
Massive Cannabis Bust: Over 3 Tons Seized at Morocco-Mauritania Border Crossing
More than three tons of cannabis resin were seized on Tuesday during a joint operation carried out by the national security and customs services at the El Guergarat border post south of the city of Dakhla.
France
Suspected Cocaine Trafficker Surrenders in France After Months on the Run in Morocco
Without money after eight months on the run in Morocco, an individual suspected of being a transporter for a large cocaine trafficking network, leaves the Kingdom for France, where he turns himself in to the police. Pending his trial, he has been indicted.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Officers Arrested in 600-Kilo Hashish Smuggling Operation
The investigation opened by the Moroccan authorities after the arrest by the Civil Guard of two citizens of Ceuta, in possession of about 600 kilos of hashish hidden in a "Phantom" speedboat with Moroccan registration, revealed the involvement of security agents, police officers and officials in this drug trafficking.
Spain
Major Drug Bust at Morocco-Spain Border: 42kg Cannabis Seized, Three Arrested
During two separate operations, customs elements in coordination with the police at the Bab Sebta crossing point foiled attempts to traffic a significant quantity of drugs and arrested two German women and a Moroccan residing in Spain.
Spain
Young Couple in Béarn Sentenced for Cross-Border Drug Trafficking and Extortion
The Pau Correctional Court has sentenced a young Moroccan residing in Béarn and his ex-girlfriend for importing drugs from Spain, extortion and receiving stolen goods.
Morocco
Notorious Belgian Prison Escapee Faces Drug Trafficking Trial in Morocco
Accused in a case of international drug trafficking, the Belgian-Moroccan Ashraf Sekkaki is awaiting his upcoming appearance before the Court of Appeal of Rabat .
Spain
Moroccan Drug Traffickers Employ Migrant 'Sherpas' to Smuggle Hashish into Spain
Drug trafficking networks are showing ingenuity to continue to transport hashish from Morocco to Spain without risking getting caught. Their new find, having the drug unloaded by Moroccan migrants who make the journey on foot across fields and mountains.
Spain
Spanish-French Border: Two Moroccans Arrested in Migrant Smuggling Bust
The Civil Guard and the French border police arrested in Guipúzcoa and Navarre two Moroccans accused of crimes of migrant trafficking, belonging to a criminal organization and infringing the rights of foreign citizens.
Spain
Major Drug Bust: 'Phantom' Boat Seized with 560 Kilos of Hashish off Ceuta Coast
The agents of the Maritime Service of the Civil Guard intercepted on Tuesday off the coast of Ceuta a "Phantom" type boat, registered in Morocco, with 17 bales of hashish weighing 560 kilos. The two occupants, known by the nicknames "Kubala" and "Paquirri", were arrested and placed in pre-trial detention.
Spain
Fugitive Moroccan Woman Arrested for Drug Trafficking at Spanish Port
The Spanish police arrested a Moroccan woman at the port of Tarifa who was wanted by the Spanish justice system. She was the subject of an active arrest warrant for a drug trafficking offense.