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Drug trafficking via drones dismantled in Morocco’s Eastern region

Moroccan authorities have handed down heavy sentences against members of a criminal network that used drones to transport cannabis across the border into Algeria. The ruling, issued by the Criminal Chamber of the Oujda Court of Appeal, reflects the country’s increasing vigilance against technologically......

Dramatic arrest of “Ould Issa” in Nador after high-speed chase

A major police operation shook the city of Nador on Thursday night, ending with the arrest of a nationally wanted fugitive known as “Ould Issa”. The dramatic scene unfolded in the neighborhood of Hay Oulad Boutaieb, where the suspect attempted a spectacular escape before being intercepted......

Trump’s planned land offensive against Venezuelan cartels sparks fears of major regional escalation

President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States is preparing to extend its campaign against Venezuelan drug trafficking networks from the sea to the ground, announcing that land operations will begin “very soon.” The declaration, delivered during a Thanksgiving video call with......

Thailand: 81 macaques found crammed into bags, two suspects arrested near Cambodian border

Two men have been arrested in Thailand after authorities discovered 81 macaques packed into blue sacks inside their vehicle near the Cambodian border, the Thai military announced on Saturday. The suspects are believed to be involved in a cross-border wildlife trafficking network. A patrol intercepted......

Casablanca police seize 23,500 psychotropic pills and arrest two suspects

Authorities in Casablanca have arrested two individuals and seized a large quantity of psychotropic drugs during a coordinated police operation carried out on Friday night, 14 November. The operation involved the Prefectural Judicial Police Brigade and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. The......

Morocco faces mounting pressures from organized crime networks

Morocco ranks 79th globally and 26th in Africa in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, published by the Geneva-based Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. The study highlights significant concerns about human trafficking, drug transit, and governance challenges that hinder effective......

Spain dismantles trafficking network smuggling minors to France via Morocco

Spanish authorities have successfully dismantled an international criminal network trafficking underage migrants from the Canary Islands to France, with key operational links in Morocco. The crackdown, part of "Operation Triton," has led to the arrest of 11 individuals across Spain, including......

Fes Airport: Political official arrested over suspected international drug trafficking

Fes, Morocco — Security forces at Fes–Saïs Airport arrested Youssef Mourad, the regional secretary of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) for Fes-Meknes, upon his arrival from Málaga, Spain, on Saturday. According to security sources, Mourad......

France strengthens diplomatic efforts in Latin America against drug trafficking

France is set to enhance the role of its embassies in Latin America in the fight against drug trafficking, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. In an interview with Journal du Dimanche, Barrot emphasized that cooperation with drug-producing countries has already yielded results but remains......