Morocco
Belgian Tourist Escapes Sexual Assault in Morocco; Suspect Arrested
A Belgian tourist on vacation in Morocco narrowly escaped sexual assault by a 20-year-old man. The latter was arrested and incarcerated.
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Arrest
Morocco
Drunk Driver Rams 4 People at Agadir Police Checkpoint After Road Rage Incident
The driver of a rental car violently hit four people who had gotten out of their vehicle to complain about his lack of road courtesy at the police checkpoint in Agadir.
Morocco
Morocco Busts Sophisticated Driving Test Cheating Ring, 10 Arrested
The elements of the judicial police of Oujda, in collaboration with the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Security (DGST), proceeded to the arrest of ten people suspected of being involved in a criminal network specialized in cheating on driving license exams. They were all placed in pre-trial detention for the needs of the investigation.
Morocco
Family Dispute Over Water Turns Violent in Rural Morocco
A young man was the victim of an assault with a hunting rifle on Saturday after arguing with his cousin, a man of about 50, over the irrigation of drinking water in Ain Cheggag, in the province of Sefrou.
Morocco
Moroccan Official Arrested at Airport on Corruption Charges After Fleeing to Spain
Targeted by several complaints for issuing bad checks and corruption, the third deputy mayor of the commune of Tétouan, who was also a former advisor in the cabinet of Mohamed Ben Abdelkader, was arrested on Tuesday morning upon his arrival at Rabat-Salé airport. He had taken refuge in Spain to escape justice.
Belgium
Belgium and Morocco Collaborate to Seize Assets and Arrest Fugitive Criminals
The Belgian Minister of Justice, Paul Van Tigchelt, welcomed on Tuesday the good police cooperation between Belgium and Morocco, which has enabled the seizure of the property of criminals who had taken refuge in the kingdom as well as their arrest.
Morocco
Tanger-Med Port Faces Massive Truck Backlog Amid Tightened Security Measures
For a few days now, endless lines of trucks have been recorded at the entrance to the port of Tanger-Med. The strengthening of truck control measures would be the cause of this blockage.
France
French Customs Seize 257 kg of Cannabis on Moroccan Bus Bound for Belgium
French customs seized a large quantity of cannabis hidden in the trailer of a bus from Morocco bound for Belgium at the Thun-l’Évêque toll booth. The operation resulted in the arrest and detention of three Moroccans.
Morocco
Nurse Arrested for Sexual Harassment in Marrakech Hospital Emergency Room
In Marrakech, hospital assaults are numerous. The latest one dates back to this week. Admitted to the emergency room at the M’Hamid district hospital, a patient was the victim of sexual harassment. Her aggressor was arrested.
Spain
Belgian-Moroccan Fugitive Arrested in Spain for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges
The Spanish police arrested in Tarifa (Cádiz) a Belgian of Moroccan origin wanted by the Belgian authorities for belonging to a criminal organization, drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.
Morocco
Dutch Influencer Arrested in Morocco Over 'Indecent' TV Outfit, Netherlands Offers Legal Aid
Armani L’Goumani, the Dutch woman of Moroccan origin blocked in Morocco for having worn an outfit deemed "indecent" during her participation in the Moroccan version of the Blind Date show, will receive legal assistance from the Dutch authorities, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
Morocco
Kuwaiti National Detained in Marrakech Pool Death Investigation
After his arrest and presentation by the royal gendarmerie services before the public prosecutor’s office, a Kuwaiti national was placed in detention. Ten individuals, in addition to the main suspect, are suspected of being involved in the death of a young woman after her fall into a villa pool located in Ouahat Sidi Brahim in Marrakech.