France
Customs Seize 60 Kilos of Cannabis Hidden in Moroccan Furniture at Sète Port
Some sixty kilos of cannabis resin were seized by French customs on a boat in Sète coming from Tangier. The drugs were hidden in Moroccan armchairs (Sdari).
Topic
Cannabis
Morocco
Morocco's Pharmaceutical Industry Pushes for Medical Cannabis Legalization
Pharmaceutical players have launched a call for the legalization of cannabis for therapeutic use in Morocco, also asking the authorities to support investments in the transformation and manufacture of cannabis-based products.
France
French Police Seize Ton of Moroccan Cannabis in Highway Drug Bust Near Nîmes
A large quantity of drugs from Morocco was seized during the night of October 18 to 19 on the A9 motorway, near Orange. Several people were arrested.
Morocco
Morocco's Rif Region Grapples with Cannabis Legalization Boom
Since the legalization of cannabis for therapeutic, cosmetic and industrial purposes by the Moroccan authorities, the Rif, perceived as one of the most rebellious regions of Morocco, is attracting many investors and this does not necessarily please everyone.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Legal Cannabis Cultivation, Rural Municipalities Eager to Join
Since the publication of the first authorizations for the cultivation of cannabis for therapeutic purposes, several rural municipalities in the Provinces of Larache and Ouazzane are asking to be part of the project. These requests are currently being verified by the Ministry of the Interior.
France
Drug Smugglers Arrested at Toulouse Airport with 680 Grams of Cannabis in Stomachs
Two young people from Tarn, returning from a stay in Morocco, were arrested on Friday in Toulouse with 680 grams of cannabis in their stomachs.
France
Moroccan Duo Faces Trial for 120kg Cannabis Smuggling in France
Two Moroccan drug couriers, arrested on September 20 in Millau in possession of nearly 120 kilos of cannabis pollen, appeared on Monday before the Rodez court.
France
Record 1.4 Tons of Moroccan Hashish Seized Near Montpellier in Major Drug Bust
A truck from Spain transporting 1.4 tons of Moroccan hashish was stopped overnight from Sunday to Monday at the Saint-Jean-de-Védas toll booth on the A709, near Montpellier.
Morocco
Morocco Issues First Licenses for Legal Cannabis Production and Export
The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRAC) announced that it has issued 10 operating authorizations, in accordance with the legal provisions in force.
Morocco
Moroccan Government Condemns Rapper's Cannabis Comments at Public Concert
The government is reacting to the controversy sparked by the comments of rapper El Grande Toto on the legalization of cannabis. The issue was even raised during the government press briefing.
Morocco
Moroccan Rapper ElGrandeToto Sparks Controversy with Cannabis Comments at Rabat Festival
In a video that went viral on social media, rapper ElGrandeToto promoted Moroccan cannabis. This has sparked strong reactions from Internet users.
Belgium
Flemish Youth Council President's Family Home Raided: 20 Kilos of Cocaine Discovered
The Antwerp police discovered last week a bag containing 20 kilos of cocaine, as well as a cannabis stash, in the home of the mother of Amir Bachrouri, the president of the Flemish Youth Council. The young man of Moroccan origin claims his innocence in this case.