France
Islamophobic Graffiti Targets Imam Training Institute in Martigues, France
In Martigues, the walls, windows and trash cans of the Dar Ennour Institute were covered on Sunday, July 4, 2021 with Islamophobic tags. An investigation is underway.
Topic
Investigation
Morocco
International Drug Ring Busted in Tangier: 11 Arrested, Including Foreign Nationals
The police arrested in Tangier , on Wednesday, 11 individuals, including two of Romanian nationality and one Albanian in an irregular situation in Morocco, for their alleged links with a criminal network active in international drug trafficking.
Morocco
Tangier Police Officer Arrested in International Drug Trafficking Investigation
Another policeman on whom heavy suspicions weigh in a case where fraud and drug trafficking are intertwined . The prefectural service of the judicial police of Tangier has initiated, on Tuesday, a judicial investigation to determine the responsibilities of the agent in this case.
Morocco
Trainee Students Arrested for Fatal Beating of Classmate in Casablanca
The judicial police brigade of the Rhana district in Casablanca arrested, on Monday morning, two individuals suspected of having beaten to death their classmate with a stick.
Spain
French Customs Seize 777 kg of Moroccan Cannabis Disguised as Tomatoes
Several hundred kilograms of cannabis resin from Morocco, packaged in the shape of tomatoes, were intercepted last week on the A63 in Castets (Landes), according to the Dax customs brigade.
Morocco
Sub-Saharan Suspect Arrested in Casablanca Money Transfer Agency Robbery Attempt
An attempted theft targeting a money transfer agency in Al-Fida Mers-Sultan in the Casablanca district resulted on Wednesday in the arrest of a foreign national. A second suspect who managed to flee is being sought by the police.
Morocco
Father and Son Arrested in Rabat for Alleged Rape Scheme and Fraud
A sexagenarian and his 18-year-old son accused of [charlatanism], blackmail and rape, were arrested by the judicial police elements of Rabat. After being presented before the investigating judge, they were placed in pre-trial detention.
Morocco
Syrian Refugees Dominate Morocco's Asylum Seeker Population, Survey Finds
More than one refugee out of two, or 54.4%, is of Syrian origin, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP) which conducted a survey on forced migration in Morocco in the first quarter.
Sport
Moroccan Women's Soccer Clubs Demand Investigation into Alleged Match-Fixing Scandal
Rumblings within the national women’s first division championship . Clubs are calling on the federation to open an investigation in view of persistent complaints about match-fixing undermining certain matches.
Morocco
Moroccan Billionaire Miller Arrested in Tainted Flour Scandal
Elements of the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) arrested a wealthy miller in the case of adulterated flour. The Moroccan Association for the Protection of Public Money (AMAP) calls on investigators to continue their investigations. Other heads will fall.
Morocco
12-Year-Old Gamer Dies by Suicide in Morocco, Raising Concerns About Online Trends
A suicide case caused an uproar last Wednesday, in Douar Lebabra in the province of Taounate. A young boy aged 12 committed suicide by hanging.
France
Interpol Captures French Drug Trafficking Fugitive in Morocco Port
The Interpol branch in Rabat Interpol proceeded to arrest a Frenchman who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued against him by the French judicial authorities. He would have been on the run since he was sentenced to six years in prison for drug trafficking.