Morocco
Morocco Suspends Import Duties on Heavy Cattle to Boost Beef Supply Amid Drought
The Moroccan government has adopted a draft decree on the abolition of customs duties on the purchase of domestic cattle weighing at least 550 kg.
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Moroccan Customs
Spain
Spanish Police Bust Drug and Human Trafficking Ring with Ties to Moroccan Customs Officials
The Spanish police have dismantled a Moroccan network of drug and underage migrant trafficking in Crevillent, Callosa and Lorca (Canary Islands). The interrogation of the members of the network revealed that they were carrying out their activities in complicity with Moroccan customs officials.
Spain
Melilla's PP Doubts Government Promise on Morocco Border Customs Reopening
The Popular Party (PP) is skeptical about the announcement made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, regarding the reopening in January 2023 of the commercial customs of Melilla with Morocco and the creation of a new customs office in Ceuta.
Spain
Morocco to Limit Sebta Border Trade to Domestic Products, Officials Say
If Morocco authorizes the opening of a commercial customs office at the Tarajal border, only Moroccan products would be transported to Sebta, according to sources from the Moroccan Regional Customs Directorate.
Spain
Spanish Opposition Urges Government to Pressure Morocco on Melilla Border Reopening
The general coordinator of the Popular Party (PP), Elías Bendodo, has asked the President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, to do everything possible with Morocco so that the commercial customs of Melilla, unilaterally closed by the kingdom since August 1, 2018, are reopened.
Morocco
Morocco to Regulate Electric Scooters and E-Bikes as Vehicles, Requiring Insurance
Electric scooters and bicycles will soon be on the same footing as cars and motorcycles by having their own homologation framework. The request has been made since last July by the Transport Department in a letter addressed to the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration.
Spain
Melilla Border Restrictions Halt Moroccan Imports, Frustrating Local Traders
The residents of Melilla are still waiting to be able to transport the products they have purchased in Morocco into the city.
Spain
Morocco to Install X-Ray Scanner at Ceuta Border Crossing for Enhanced Security
The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) has launched a call for tenders since June 19 for the acquisition, installation and commissioning of an X-ray scanner at the Bab Sebta post.
Spain
Morocco and Spain Negotiate Customs Office at Ceuta Border to Normalize Trade
Morocco and Spain "continue to work" on the modalities for setting up a commercial customs office at the Tarajal border in Ceuta.
Morocco
Moroccan Customs Incinerates Massive Drug Haul in Kenitra
The customs services of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra (RSK) destroyed, on Wednesday in Kenitra, a large quantity of seized drugs, including cannabis, as well as illicit and contraband products.
Spain
Melilla's Economy Struggles as Morocco Keeps Commercial Border Closed
Four months after the reopening of the borders of Melilla with Morocco, the commercial customs are still closed, much to the dismay of the merchants of the autonomous city.
Spain
Melilla Border Customs Remain Closed 4 Years After Morocco's Shutdown
Morocco unilaterally closed the commercial customs at the Melilla border on August 1, 2018. Four years later, the status quo remains and nothing indicates a possible reopening of these customs at the moment.