Morocco
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Morocco Near Nador
The National Institute of Geophysics (ING) reported that it recorded, this Friday, a seismic shock of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale at Cap des Trois Fourches near Nador .
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Morocco
Massive Drug Bust in Morocco: 5 Tons of Cannabis Seized, 5 Arrested in Nador
An operation carried out on Wednesday by elements of the judicial police brigade of Nador resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and the arrest of five traffickers.
Spain
Morocco to Try 28 for Attempted Illegal Entry into Spanish Enclave Melilla
28 Moroccans will be tried on June 8 for "illegal immigration, disobedience and destruction of public property." The issue of migrants who want to cross the border at all costs, sometimes at the risk of their lives, has been insistently raised lately, especially with the migratory flow experienced by the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
Morocco
Morocco Launches $550 Million Nador-Guercif Highway Project to Boost Northern Development
The Société nationale des autoroutes du Maroc (ADM), the delegated project owner for the construction of the Guercif-Nador highway, has just officially taken over the project. The company signed a convention on Friday in Rabat with the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water, for the conduct of the construction work on the highway.
Belgium
Morocco Among 175 Destinations Offered by Brussels Airport This Summer
Morocco is one of the 175 destinations offered this summer by Brussels-Zaventem Airport. These are destinations served by 51 airlines, including six new routes to Tetouan (Morocco), Bari (Italy), Pula (Croatia), Karpathos (Greece), Suceava (Romania) and Cluj (Romania).
Spain
Melilla Business Group Seeks EU Intervention in Morocco Border Dispute
The Confederation of Employers of Melilla (CEME-CEOE) denounces the unilateral closure by Morocco of the customs post and intends to seize the Council of Europe "so that it forces Morocco to allow imports again".
Morocco
Police Officer Found Dead in Nador, Morocco; Authorities Investigate Possible Suicide
In Nador, the death under still unclear circumstances of a police sergeant has prompted the opening of a judicial investigation on Saturday to determine the causes. The deceased was serving at the provincial security district, and his lifeless body was found at his home bearing the traces of a bullet fired from his service weapon.
Morocco
US Intelligence Aids Morocco in Dismantling ISIS-Linked Terror Cell
The director of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ), Habboub Cherkaoui, provided more details on the operation to dismantle the Oujda terrorist cell . For him, there is no doubt that this terrorist cell, affiliated with Daesh and composed of 4 people who have sworn allegiance to the Islamic State, were planning to carry out terrorist actions in Morocco.
Morocco
Violent Drug Cartel Clashes Erupt in Morocco's Nador Region
The coasts of Temsamane, Nador and Driouch were, on Tuesday, the scene of violent clashes between drug barons. During this violent confrontation, the drug cartels piloted by the traffickers nicknamed "Fouloulou", "Naciri" and "Jebli", used bladed weapons and firearms.
Morocco
Moroccan Sailors Rescued After Days Lost in Strait of Gibraltar
The four Moroccan sailors lost at sea for several days have been found safe and sound.
Spain
Motril Port Resumes Melilla Route, Launches New Freight Line to Tangier
Motril port is resuming two connections this month and launching a new freight line with Morocco, after a year of suspension due to the health crisis. This is the connection with Melilla, which resumes this Friday with the shipping company FRS and the operation, at the end of this month, of a new passenger line with Melilla, which will be operated by the company Balearia.
Spain
Moroccan Police Seize Major Drug Haul from Melilla at Nador Port
The judicial police elements of the city of Nador thwarted an attempt to traffic various types of narcotics. The operation was made possible thanks to precise information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST).