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Chefchaouen: Suspect arrested in massive Bab Taza forest fire

The Royal Gendarmerie in Morocco’s Chefchaouen province has arrested a man suspected of involvement in the devastating forest fire that swept through the Bab Taza area, destroying vast stretches of vegetation. According to judicial sources, the suspect was taken into custody on the orders of the......

Protester assaults firefighter, throws him off water tower in Morocco

A protest in the town of Oulad Youssef, near Beni Mellal in Morocco, turned violent on Friday evening when a man attacked a firefighter and pushed him off a high water tower during a crisis intervention. The incident has sparked widespread shock and raised concerns across the region. The protester,......

Crackdown on counterfeit motor oil network in Casablanca’s outskirts

The National Customs Brigade has ramped up efforts in collaboration with the Royal Gendarmerie to dismantle a network specializing in the counterfeiting of motor oils and spare parts in several peripheral areas of Casablanca, including Lahraouiyine, Bouskoura, and Sidi Hajjaj. This network has converted......

Spain and Morocco enhance maritime security with joint patrols

In a significant move to bolster maritime security cooperation, the Spanish Civil Guard (GCE) and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (GRM) have initiated joint patrols around Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. This initiative aims to combat criminal networks facilitating irregular migration from Morocco to......

Outrage in Kenitra: Teen uncle confesses to raping and murdering five-year-old niece

A disturbing crime has sent shockwaves through the Moroccan city of Kenitra, where a 16-year-old boy has confessed to the rape and murder of his five-year-old niece. The heinous act occurred on Monday in the suburban area of Sidi Taibi while the girl's mother attended Taraweeh prayers. The victim,......

Illegal meat trade exposed: 1.1 tons of unsafe beef seized near Casablanca

In a startling operation near Casablanca on February 11, 2025, authorities uncovered a major public health threat. The Royal Gendarmerie intercepted a staggering 1.1 tons of beef and bovine offal, transported under appalling conditions and destined for local markets and butcher shops. This discovery......

Morocco advances forensic capabilities with new DNA database initiative

The Moroccan government is developing a DNA database system to enhance criminal investigations, particularly focusing on cases involving rape and sexual harassment. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi unveiled this initiative during a recent parliamentary session. The project aims to establish clear......

Morocco's Coastal Security Operation Halts Maritime Migration Scheme

A coordinated security operation on New Year's Eve successfully prevented an unauthorized maritime crossing attempt from Morocco's southwestern coast. The Royal Gendarmerie's intervention focused on the Tan-Tan coastline, a known departure point for vessels headed toward Spain's Canary......

Construction Fraud Targets Earthquake Survivors in Morocco's Al Haouz Region

Multiple contractors have defrauded 27 families who received government reconstruction aid following the devastating September 2023 earthquake in Morocco's Al Haouz region, according to the Ministry of Interior. The primary culprit, based in Bouzouk Ait Mellou village, defrauded 18 families in Taghzout......