Belgium
Dubai Court Approves Extradition of Antwerp Drug Lord to Belgium
The Emirati justice system has authorized the extradition to Belgium of Nordin El Hajjioui, alias Dikke Nordin, an Antwerp drug lord who has taken refuge in Dubai for years.
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Traffic
Spain
Spain releases a big figure of the Mocro Maffia, the Netherlands surprised
In Spain, Karim Bouyakhrichan (46), one of the main leaders of the Mocro maffia , a mafia organization based in the Netherlands and Belgium, arrested in January in the seaside resort of Marbella, on suspicion of money laundering from drug trafficking, has been released.
Morocco
Interpol-Wanted Moroccan Drug Baron Arrested in Casablanca Traffic Stop
A Moroccan, a drug baron, was arrested in Casablanca after committing a traffic-related offense. The suspect, holder of a Dutch residence card, was the subject of an international arrest warrant for drug trafficking.
Spain
Morocco-Spain Hashish Trade: Billions in Profits as Prices Soar Across Borders
The hashish trade between Morocco and Spain generates billions of euros per year. The price of a kilo in Morocco doubles or even triples once it reaches Spain.
Morocco
Key Suspect in Moroccan Artist's Husband's Murder Acquitted in Separate Case
Reda Abakrim, alias "Turbo", the main accused in the kidnapping and murder of the husband of artist Rym Fikri , was acquitted in April by the Casablanca Court of Appeal, after being prosecuted in 2020 for the crimes of kidnapping, sequestration and premeditated murder.
Morocco
Elderly Moroccan Drug Lord Surrenders: Linked to Major Cocaine Seizure
A drug baron, originally from the Nador region and actively wanted at the national level, surrendered last Thursday to the Royal Gendarmerie in Rabat. He would be the owner of the cocaine destined for Morocco, seized at the Guerguerat border post in early January 2023.
Morocco
Casablanca says no to trucks in the city center
The Casablanca city hall has decided to restrict access for heavy goods vehicles to the city center, in order to decongest road traffic.
Morocco
Key Witness Exonerates Moroccan Singer in 'Desert Escobar' Drug Trafficking Case
The maid of the Malian international drug trafficker Hadj Ahmed Ben Brahim, nicknamed "Escobar of the Sahara", exonerated Moroccan singer Latifa Raâfat before the investigating judge of the Casablanca Court of Appeal. The hearing of the accused will continue next week, pending the trial of Saïd Naciri and Abdenbi Bioui on drug trafficking operations.
Morocco
Franco-Algerian Drug Lord Sentenced to 7 Years in Moroccan Prison
The Rabat Court of Appeal has just sentenced Sofiane Hambli, a dangerous criminal and drug baron, to 7 years in prison. The Franco-Algerian had been sentenced in June last year by the same court to 24 years in prison for "forming an organized criminal gang".
Morocco
Moroccan Prison Officials Deny Assassination Attempts on Detained Drug Kingpin
The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly denied the information that the Malian international drug trafficker nicknamed the "Desert Escobar" , initially detained in the El Jadida prison before being transferred to the local Ain Sebaa prison, was the victim of two assassination attempts related to the case for which he is being prosecuted.
Morocco
Police Bust Counterfeit Alcohol Ring in Agadir, Three Arrested
The judicial police elements in Agadir arrested three individuals on Friday for their alleged involvement in a case of counterfeit alcoholic beverages trafficking.
Morocco
Morocco Baby Trafficking Ring Busted: 30 Arrested, Including Police and Health Workers
The regional brigade of the judicial police of Fez arrested this week 30 individuals, including police officers and health professionals, for their alleged involvement in a baby trafficking ring.