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Marrakech: Suspects arrested in violent theft targeting foreign tourist

Authorities in Marrakech apprehended a 29-year-old man on December 2 for allegedly possessing items stolen from a foreign tourist in a violent theft incident. The crime occurred in the city’s medina and involved two suspects on a motorcycle, and a video of the incident circulated widely on social......

Two French Nationals extradited from Morocco in cocaine trafficking case

Two French citizens were extradited from Morocco and placed under formal investigation in Toulouse on Friday, authorities confirmed, as part of a crackdown on an organized drug trafficking network operating between Spain and France. Both suspects were also placed in pre-trial......

Lucas Philippe of France elected as Interpol president

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has elected Lucas Philippe, a senior French police official, as its new president. The election took place during the 91st General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco, on Thursday. Philippe will succeed Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, who has held the position......

Germany’s police chief praises Morocco’s efficient security cooperation

Germany’s Criminal Police President, Holger Münch, has highlighted the longstanding and effective security collaboration between Germany and Morocco, calling it a partnership that continues to strengthen. Speaking after a meeting in Marrakech with Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of......

Interpol general assembly opens in Marrakech with global police leaders

The 93rd session of the Interpol General Assembly officially began on Monday in Marrakech, Morocco, gathering senior law enforcement officials and police chiefs from its 196 member countries. This annual meeting, Interpol’s highest governing body, is the world’s largest forum for police leaders......

Zodiac Killer project offers a thought-provoking exploration of true crime storytelling

British filmmaker Charlie Shackleton’s upcoming film, "Zodiac Killer Project," set for release in 2025, serves as a self-reflective documentary that intricately examines the allure and pitfalls inherent in the true crime genre. Originally intended to adapt a controversial 2012 account......

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......

International car theft ring using hacked smart speakers dismantled: Five arrested, six vehicles seized

French authorities have dismantled an international car theft network that used reprogrammed smart speakers to steal vehicles. Five individuals were arrested in operations carried out across Île-de-France, Eure-et-Loir, and Gard, with additional raids conducted in Italy, the National Gendarmerie......

Morocco and Spain dismantle drug networks, seize 22 tons of hashish

A joint security operation between Morocco and Spain has successfully dismantled two international criminal organizations involved in large-scale hashish trafficking. The coordinated effort, led by Spain’s National Police and Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), resulted......