Morocco
Major Alcohol Smuggling Ring Busted in Northern Morocco
One of the biggest alcohol traffickers in northern Morocco was recently arrested in the Larache region following an operation carried out by the Royal Gendarmerie services.
Topic
Smuggling
Morocco
Moroccan Street Vendors Persist Despite Government Efforts to Relocate
Despite the actions taken by the Moroccan authorities, the phenomenon of street vendors, commonly called "ferrachas", resists over time.
Morocco
Casablanca Launches Crackdown on Illegal Street Vendors Using Drones
As the Casablanca-Settat wilaya is leading a campaign to free up the public domain, street vendors are looking for alternatives that can guarantee them stable sources of income. They know they need to organize themselves.
Morocco
Morocco's Sports Retail Boom Threatened by Growing Informal Market
In the booming sports sector in Morocco, the informal sector is gaining ground. Professionals, dissatisfied, are sounding the alarm.
Spain
Ceuta Cracks Down: 500 Euro Fines for Smuggling Goods from Morocco
Travelers smuggling goods from Morocco to Ceuta will now be fined a minimum of 500 euros.
Morocco
Morocco Boosts Border Security with French-Made Tactical Drones
The Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie is now equipped with French tactical drones DT26 E, a video of which was recently shared by Far-Maroc on its Facebook page.
Spain
Ceuta's Border Closure Devastates Local Economy, Businesses Struggle to Adapt
The Tarajal industrial zone in Ceuta has gradually emptied since the closure of the borders with Morocco. Many merchants have closed down. The area is trying to reinvent itself, awaiting a hypothetical reopening of the commercial customs.
Morocco
Customs Cracks Down on Smuggling During Morocco's Annual Diaspora Return
The Marhaba operation dedicated to Moroccans residing abroad is an opportunity for some merchants who do not hesitate to smuggle commercial or prohibited goods.
Morocco
Algerian Army Allegedly Kills 3 Moroccan Smugglers Near Border Town
Three Moroccan "smugglers" from the same family would have been shot dead near Figuig by elements of the Algerian army.
Morocco
Morocco Opens New Military Base to Combat Illegal Immigration and Smuggling
Morocco has established a new military base in the north, in Al Hoceima, in order to strengthen the kingdom’s capabilities to meet the challenges related to illegal immigration and smuggling.
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
Ceuta's Economy Stalls as Morocco Blocks Cross-Border Trade
Two months after the reopening of the Ceuta border with Morocco, the goods traffic has still not resumed. Local businesses are calling on the authorities to take steps to find a solution to this problem that is blocking the economic recovery of the autonomous city.