Morocco
Moroccan Gendarme Arrested for Corruption in Khémisset Sting Operation
In Khémisset, the elements of the Royal Gendarmerie arrested one of their own in the act of corruption. He is accused of having received a bribe of 400 DH.
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Arrest
Spain
Drug Trafficking Ring Busted: 4 Arrested for Kidnapping Moroccan Man in Alicante
The Civil Guard has arrested 4 individuals of Spanish and Italian origin (3 men and a woman) aged 31 to 55, accused of the kidnapping of a Moroccan in Alicante, as part of a settling of scores between drug traffickers.
Morocco
Moroccan Exorcist Arrested: 11 Women Allege Sexual Assault During 'Ruqyah' Rituals
The investigation conducted by the Tangier police following the filing of a complaint for sexual assault against a "raqi" has revealed new victims. The latter welcomed women to his home for exorcism.
France
Suspect Arrested and Jailed for Mosque Vandalism in Southern France
The alleged perpetrator of the vandalism at the mosque in Saint-Juéry, near Albi (Tarn), has been arrested, placed in police custody at the Albi police station, brought before a judge and then placed in pre-trial detention. He is being prosecuted for intentional damage to the property of others, and his trial will open on January 31.
Morocco
Morocco-Spain Operation Thwarts ISIS-Linked Terror Cell Planning Attacks
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), in coordination with the Spanish intelligence services, proceeded on Wednesday to dismantle a terrorist cell that had pledged allegiance to Daesh . Its members were preparing to carry out attacks in the country.
France
Customs Seize 50 Kilos of Cannabis in Basque Country Truck Bust
A Moroccan national was arrested by customs in the Basque Country with a cargo of 50 kilos of cannabis carefully hidden in the truck he was driving.
Morocco
Fez Official Arrested for Bribery After Tip to Anti-Corruption Hotline
Another arrest to be credited to the toll-free number used to report acts of corruption. This time, the accused is a moqadem caught in the act of corruption.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Arrest 24-Year-Old in Major Credit Card Fraud Scheme
A 24-year-old man was arrested by the judicial police elements of Meknes for his alleged involvement in a case of fraud and credit card fraud.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Officers Arrested for Alleged Custody Violence in Laâyoune
Two police officers from the Laâyoune police prefecture service have been arrested on suspicion of acts of violence against an individual who was in custody . An investigation has been opened.
Spain
Spanish Authorities Seize 190 Kilos of Smuggled Eels Worth €250,000 at Algeciras Port
The Civil Guard arrested two Moroccans at the port of Algeciras in possession of more than 190 kilos of eels worth an estimated 250,000 euros.
Morocco
Man Arrested for Torching Neighbor's Car in Bizarre 'Exorcism' Attempt
The elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Had Soualem arrested a rather surprising suspect. He set fire to his neighbor’s car and justifies his act by a need to exorcise the devil.
Spain
Major Spanish Hashish Trafficking Kingpin "El Lana" Arrested in Seville
The Civil Guard arrested on Tuesday in Seville JMV, 32 years old, nicknamed "El Lana", considered the head of the hashish trafficking organization "the most important and violent" operating in the Guadalquivir region. Wanted by the justice system since 2018, he was placed in detention.