Morocco
Morocco Urged to Expedite Cannabis Legalization Law to Combat Illegal Trade
Passed several months ago, law 13-21 regularizing the production of cannabis for medical, cosmetic and industrial purposes in Morocco must be implemented urgently.
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Cannabis
Morocco
Moroccan Police Bust Major Cannabis Ring: Over 1.3 Tons Seized, 3 Arrested
Three repeat offenders, aged 23 to 45, were arrested in Tetouan for their alleged involvement with a criminal network involved in an attempted trafficking of a ton and 350 kg of cannabis. The elements of the prefectural judicial police service of the city were behind the operation.
Morocco
Police Seize Over 1 Ton of Cannabis Resin in Laâyoune Drug Bust, 3 Arrested
An operation carried out by Laâyoune police agents resulted in the seizure of several all-terrain vehicles and more than a ton of cannabis resin last Tuesday, July 26.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Water-Intensive Cannabis Strains Amid Drought Concerns
Faced with the proliferation of plantations of new cannabis varieties that consume a lot of water and consequently deplete the groundwater in the North, Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, has asked Abdelouafi Laftit , Minister of the Interior, to lend him a hand. Several wells have already been closed.
Spain
Major Cannabis Trafficking Ring Busted Near Luxembourg: 1,300 Kilos Seized, 5 Arrested
The Specialized Interregional Jurisdiction (JIRS) of Nancy has managed to dismantle a cannabis trafficking operation between Morocco and Spain and seize 1,300 kilos of cannabis. In total, five people were arrested, three of whom were placed in pre-trial detention.
Belgium
Belgian Bus Company Managers Convicted in Cannabis Smuggling Operation
The judicial police of Brussels arrested two Belgian-Moroccans managing a Brussels-Casablanca bus travel company, whose drivers had transported cannabis hidden in "Moroccan cakes". They were all sentenced to various prison terms.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Cannabis Regulation: New Measures for Cultivation and Licensing
Morocco has strengthened its legal arsenal relating to the legitimate uses of cannabis . Six new decisions were taken on Thursday, supplementing the law passed on the matter.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Cannabis Regulatory Agency, Advancing Medical Marijuana Legalization
Morocco has opted for the legalization of the therapeutic use of cannabis, with a legal framework intended to allow the State to enhance a lucrative crop. In this sense, a cannabis regulatory agency has been created, which held its first meeting on Thursday.
France
French Customs Seize 325 kg of Cannabis, Two Moroccan Drivers Sentenced to 5 Years
The customs officers of the Narbonne brigade in France seized 325 kilos of cannabis resin hidden in a refrigerated truck registered in Morocco on the night of May 13 on the A9 in the Aude. The two occupants, of Moroccan origin, arrested, were sentenced to five years in prison.
Morocco
Morocco Authorizes Cannabis Cultivation in Three Provinces for Medical Use
The decree implementing certain measures relating to the legal use of cannabis in Morocco, including the regions authorized for its cultivation and production, has now come into force.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize Over 1.2 Tons of Cannabis in International Smuggling Bust
The security agents stationed in El Guerguerat, in southern Morocco, thwarted, on Saturday, an attempt to internationally traffic one ton and 273 kilograms of cannabis resin.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Seize 558 kg of Cannabis Resin in Major Drug Bust
Elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Khénifra seized 558 kilograms of cannabis resin hidden in wooden crates. A man who would be involved in this type of trafficking was also arrested.