Keywords: DGST


Morocco's Comprehensive Counterterrorism Strategy Praised by U.S. State Department

The U.S. State Department has commended Morocco's all-encompassing approach to combating terrorism and violent extremism, highlighting the Kingdom's commitment to regional and international cooperation in addressing these global threats. In its 2023 Annual Global Terrorism Report, published......

Moroccan-Spanish Collaboration Bolsters Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Mediterranean Region

In a significant development for Mediterranean security, Spanish officials have highlighted the crucial role of Moroccan-Spanish cooperation in combating terrorism and transnational crime. Lieutenant Colonel Arturo Ortega Navas, chief of the Guardia Civil command in the Spanish enclave of Melilla, presented......

Morocco's Central Bank Enhances Security and Identity Verification with Innovative Digital Partnership

In a significant move to bolster security and streamline operations, Bank Al-Maghrib, Morocco's central bank, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with the General Directorate of National Security (DGST). This collaboration, formalized through a protocol signed in Rabat, marks a pivotal......

Morocco and UAE: A Strategic Security Alliance Deepens

In a significant diplomatic move, the ongoing visit of Abdellatif Hammouchi, the head of Morocco's DGSN-DGST, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has solidified the commitment of both nations to enhance their security partnership. This visit, which spanned from September 23rd to 26th, has opened doors......

Moroccan Authorities Arrest Six for Promoting Irregular Immigration to Ceuta Online

Moroccan authorities have detained six individuals, including a minor, on charges of disseminating misleading information and digital content that encourages irregular immigration. The arrests, which took place in Tetouan, are part of a broader crackdown aimed at dismantling networks involved in irregular......

Moroccan Authorities Dismantle Major Drug Trafficking Operation in Tangier

In a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks, Moroccan police forces in Tangier have successfully dismantled a large-scale operation, resulting in the arrest of five key suspects and the seizure of over 500 kilograms of hashish. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, August......

Fez Fraud Exposed: Uniformed Imposters Busted for Extortion Scheme

In a shocking case of deception and fraud, Moroccan authorities have apprehended a group of eight individuals who orchestrated an elaborate scheme to extort locals in the historic city of Fez. The suspects, aged between 30 and 40, were caught red-handed impersonating municipal officials and issuing fraudulent......

BCIJ Arrests ISIS-Affiliated Suspect Plotting Serious Terror Projects in Morocco

In a significant counterterrorism operation, Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) has arrested an ISIS-affiliated suspect in the rural community of Ourika, near Marrakech. The suspect, a 16-year-old male, was allegedly planning several serious terrorist projects targeting......

Hajj Visa Fraud Busted: Three Arrested in Morocco's Marrakech and Fez

In a sweeping operation conducted by the regional judicial police brigade of Marrakech, in coordination with their counterparts in Fez and with the support of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), three individuals, including a woman and a public official, were apprehended for their......