Belgium
Global Cannabis Prices Surge as Coronavirus Disrupts Supply Chains
Cannabis consumers are facing rising prices due to the new restrictions imposed by some countries to counter the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Cannabis
Spain
Major Moroccan Drug Lord Arrested in Barcelona After Years-Long Manhunt
A Moroccan drug trafficker, wanted in Germany for about thirty drug-related cases, was arrested by the national police in Barcelona, Spain. This arrest was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the national police officers with the BKA in Germany.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Cannabis Reform to Boost Economy Amid Taboo
A survey conducted by L’Économiste states that cannabis consumption in Morocco is a fact. However, consumers are not known to their entourage. As a result, the subject remains taboo. Moreover, cannabis, which generates considerable losses, could be better supervised and oriented, in order to generate more foreign exchange for the kingdom’s economy.
Morocco
Morocco's Cannabis Farmers Propose Reforms to Development Commission
The cannabis growers recently received a visit from a delegation of the Special Commission on the Development Model, led by its president Chakib Benmoussa .
Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize 589 kg of Cannabis in Major Drug Bust Near Agadir
The judicial police, in coordination with the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), proceeded, on Saturday, February 22, 2020, in the industrial district of Ait Melloul, to the arrest of a truck driver transporting 589 kg of cannabis resin. The suspect was arrested in the industrial district of Ait Melloul.
France
French Drug Smugglers Caught at Moroccan Port with 15 Kilos of Cannabis
The police services of the port of Tanger-Med successfully arrested two French nationals on Saturday evening, February 15. They are involved in an international drug trafficking case.
Morocco
Royal Moroccan Navy Intercepts Drug Boat Near Tangier, One Killed in Shootout
Elements of the Royal Navy succeeded in thwarting a cannabis trafficking operation, by intercepting an inflatable boat off the city of Tangier , on Monday morning, January 27.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Amnesty for Cannabis Farmers as Parliament Debates Reform
The study of the law relating to the amnesty of kif growers was postponed in Parliament on January 8, during a meeting of the justice commission in the second chamber, with the Keeper of the Seals, Mohamed Benabdelkader.
France
French Customs Seize 32 kg of Cannabis from Moroccan National Returning from Vacation
An individual was arrested on Saturday, January 4, by the Millau customs officers for transporting 32 kg of cannabis resin from Morocco. His trial is scheduled for February 12.
Morocco
Northern Morocco's Cannabis Debate Overshadows Water Crisis, Political Parties Clash
For their return to the political scene in the north, political party leaders, including the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) and Istiqlal, have surfed on the argument of cannabis decriminalization to convince the populations. However, they lack arguments in the face of the water crisis raging in Chefchaouen and Ouazzane.
Morocco
Morocco Denies Plans to Decriminalize Cannabis Cultivation, Despite Political Claims
The information on the probable decriminalization of kif cultivation and the amnesty that could be granted to farmers would not be well-founded. A source within the government has formally denied this announcement, made by the PAM advisor, Laarbi Lamharchi.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Bills to Legalize Cannabis Cultivation and Grant Amnesty to Growers
The parliamentary group of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has tabled two bills on the legalization of cannabis cultivation in the House of Councillors.