Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize 595 kg of Cannabis in Coastal Drug Bust
An attempt to traffic 595 kg of cannabis resin was thwarted on Sunday, October 20, 2019 by the national security services in Martil.
Topic
Drugs
Morocco
Brazilian Arrested at Marrakech Airport with 600 Grams of Cocaine in Shoes and Stomach
The police elements seized a Brazilian national, caught in the act of cocaine trafficking, last Sunday at the Marrakech-Menara Airport .
Morocco
Moroccan Customs Seize 8.3 Tons of Cannabis in Major Drug Bust
The harvest at the beginning of this October was fruitful in the fight against drug trafficking. At the ports of Casablanca and Tanger-Med, as well as at the land border post of Guerguarate, since October 11, 8.3 tons of chira have been seized by the customs services on information provided by the national security.
France
French Town Bans Shisha Smoking in Public Spaces, Sparking Debate
No more shisha consumption in public spaces in Estrées-Saint-Denis in the Oise department. This is what Charles Pouplin, the Mayor of the municipality, has decided.
France
Cannabis Found Hidden in Restaurant's Tajine Dishes, French Police Investigate
To his great surprise, a restaurateur in Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine) discovered, last Thursday, nearly 2 kg of cannabis resin hidden in terracotta tajine dishes "that he had just bought." Immediately, he went to the Suresnes police station.
Spain
Spanish Civil Guard Seizes 267 Kilos of Hashish in Ceuta Port Busts
During two checks at the port of Ceuta, the Civil Guard seized more than 267 kilos of hashish. The drugs were found by the Recognition Service in vehicles boarding ferries bound for Algeciras. The suspects were arrested and brought to justice.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize 1.65 Tons of Cannabis in Major Drug Bust Near Marrakech
Based on information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the Judicial Police of Chichaoua, supported by that of Marrakech, proceeded, early Thursday, to the seizure of 1.65 tons of chira.
Morocco
Suspect Arrested in Fqih Ben Saleh for Attempted Kidnapping and Drug Possession
The elements of the judicial police from the provincial district of the Fqih Ben Saleh police proceeded, at the beginning of the week, to the arrest of an individual with multiple criminal records. He would be involved in a case of driving under the influence and attempted kidnapping under threat.
Belgium
Belgian Authorities Hunt for Most Wanted Drug Kingpin Rachid Bouazza
Of Moroccan origin, Rachid Bouazza, known in the drug trafficking trade, is listed by the Belgian authorities as the country’s most wanted fugitive. Already sentenced to 20 years in prison, he has not given any sign of life for several months. Despite the many efforts made to capture him, he remains untraceable.
France
Massive Drug Money Laundering Ring Uncovered in France, Linked to Moroccan Cannabis Cartels
18 defendants (Aomar, a Moroccan grocer from the Batignolles district, his boss and several customers) were presented to the judge on Monday, October 14, in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône), as part of a case of money laundering from drug trafficking by Moroccan cannabis cartels. In total, the network has laundered 70 million euros. Its mastermind would be in Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Seize Massive Alcohol and Drug Shipment Near Guelmim
Elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Guelmim proceeded, on Saturday, October 12, to the seizure of a 4x4 vehicle registered, which was transporting large quantities of tobacco, drugs and alcohol.
Morocco
Massive Drug Bust: Morocco Seizes 6 Tons of Cannabis at Sahara Border Crossing
The elements of the National Security and Customs carried out on Monday morning, an operation at the Guergarate post, in the south of Morocco, which resulted in the seizure of nearly six tons of cannabis resin. The goods were on board an international transport truck heading to an African country.