Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize 10 Tons of Cannabis in Major International Drug Bust
Two individuals were arrested on Friday in Oujda for their alleged links to an international drug trafficking network.
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Morocco
International Drug Ring Busted: 555 kg of Cannabis Seized in Eastern Morocco
The judicial police elements of Saïdia and Oujda proceeded, on Saturday, December 21, 2019, to the arrest of five people for their links with an international drug and psychotropic trafficking network. This, thanks to the precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
Morocco
Moroccan MPs Face Scrutiny Over Lavish Travel Expenses
MP Ghita Badroun (PAM), chairwoman of the thematic commission responsible for the evaluation of public policies related to preschool education, and her colleagues from the MP, USFP and Istiqlal, traveled to Oujda by plane and to Nador by limousine. A trip that must have cost the Moroccan taxpayer dearly.
Morocco
Moroccan Diabetes Researchers Honored at Sanofi Awards Ceremony
On the occasion of the second edition of the Sanofi Diabetes Research Awards - Sanofi Prize for Diabetes Research - held on Saturday in Skhirat , the pharmaceutical group Sanofi honored two Moroccan researchers in diabetes.
Morocco
Former Moroccan PM Urges Historic Reconciliation with Algeria, Calls for Border Reopening
Abderrahmane Youssoufi, former Moroccan Prime Minister, also former first secretary of the Union of Socialist Forces (USFP) party, called for a "historic reconciliation with our Algerian brothers" during a conference organized by his party in Oujda, in the northeast of Morocco .
Morocco
Moroccan Courts Take Landmark Steps to Combat Domestic Violence
A study published by the Federation of Women’s Rights Leagues shows the great interest that Moroccan courts have in cases of violence against women. It cites several "revolutionary" decisions handed down by three courts, which give hope for a decline in the phenomenon, in addition to reassuring women.
Morocco
Four Arrested in Morocco, Including Algerian, for International Drug Trafficking
The judicial police of Oujda arrested four individuals, including an Algerian. They would have links with a criminal network active in the international trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring in Oujda, Arrest 11 Suspects
11 sub-Saharan nationals, including a minor, were arrested on Friday, November 22 in Oujda for their alleged involvement in the organization of illegal immigration, human trafficking, drug, psychotropic and smuggled alcohol trafficking.
Morocco
Court Removes Nador City Council President and Deputies Amid Irregularities
The Administrative Court of Oujda decided this Thursday, November 21 to dismiss the President of the Municipal Council of the city of Nador and his deputies from their duties. With this decision, the executive of the province of Nador is decapitated.
Morocco
Moroccan Customs Seize 1,680 Endangered Goldfinches in Smuggling Bust
An attempt to export 1680 goldfinch birds was thwarted in the early hours of Thursday in Oujda.
Morocco
Morocco's Prison Population Hits All-Time High of 85,767 Inmates
The number of detainees in Morocco reached a record high in September, according to figures provided by Mohamed Salah Tamek, Delegate General for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR). In total, 85,767 people are incarcerated.
Morocco
Morocco Boosts Rail Service for School Holiday Travel Rush
The National Railway Office (ONCF) intends to offer better safety and comfort conditions to its customers during the school holidays. In this sense, it has developed a special plan covering the period from November 1 to 12.