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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......

Morocco and France strengthen security ties with joint action plan

In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral security cooperation, Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance of Morocco, and Louis Le Guillet, Director General of the French National Police, signed a joint action plan in Rabat. This agreement outlines......

Morocco’s innovative strategy leads the fight against transnational crime

Morocco is taking bold strides to combat transnational organized crime, employing a comprehensive strategy that combines legislative reforms, institutional innovation, operational efficiency, and international collaboration. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi highlighted these efforts on Thursday during......

Morocco and UK Bolster Security Ties: Collaboration on Major Events and Regional Challenges

In a significant move to enhance bilateral security cooperation, high-ranking officials from Morocco and the United Kingdom recently convened in Rabat to discuss a wide range of security matters. The meeting, which took place between Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of Morocco's National Security......

Abdellatif Hammouchi receives British Senior Military Advisor for the MENA region

Abdellatif Hammouchi, the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST) in Morocco, welcomed Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the British Senior Military Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa, during a working visit to Morocco. This significant meeting took place at......

Prominent Mexican Cartel Figure and 'El Chapo' Heir Apprehended in Daring US Operation

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the international law enforcement community, two high-ranking figures of the notorious Sinaloa cartel have been apprehended on US soil. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, 76, the alleged co-founder and mastermind behind the cartel's operations,......

Morocco elected to chair 32nd UN commission on crime prevention, criminal justice

Morocco has been elected to chair the United Nations' highest commission on crime prevention and criminal justice for the upcoming year. The Kingdom will preside over the 32nd session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) following unanimous support from the African......