Customs and police officers at the Bab Sebta crossing point intercepted a large quantity of drugs. 21.4 kg of cannabis resin were seized from a light vehicle registered in Spain.
Spain is trying to normalize its relations with Morocco, its main trading partner. But for the moment, it is unable to rebuild ties with this strategic country due to its policy of rapprochement with Algeria.
The Moroccan authorities have decided to strengthen security along the border with Ceuta, particularly in Fnideq and Belyounech. This, in order to limit attempts of illegal immigration.
Moroccan customs officers and police agents arrested an Algerian national at the Bab Sebta border crossing.
A Moroccan man was arrested on Saturday in the disembarkation area of the port of Ceuta, as he was trying to forcibly take his wife, also of Moroccan origin, to their home country, and abandon her there before returning to France alone with their baby.
An attempt to traffic 30 kg of cannabis resin on board a light vehicle was thwarted by customs and police agents at the Bab Sebta crossing point. It is a Moroccan residing in France .
A large quantity of drugs was discovered on Saturday evening by customs agents at the Bab Sebta border post. A man was arrested. He is a Moroccan residing abroad.
Following information relayed on social networks, the Moroccan authorities have reinforced their presence around the Sebta border crossing and the surrounding coastal areas.
The Spanish maritime action ship Meteoro (P-41) recently patrolled around the Alhucemas rock, thus showing its presence in this area just a few dozen meters from Morocco.
The trial of several forgers specialized in the manufacture of visas for the Schengen area, recently arrested in the north of the Kingdom, has begun in Tetouan.
While he had been arrested, while trying to reach Morocco by swimming from Ceuta, an Algerian national has just revealed his true identity.
The lifeless body of Ilyas El Antabi, a 24-year-old Moroccan, was found in Algerian waters, after several days of searching. His family is asking for his repatriation to be buried with dignity in Morocco.