Keywords: Drug Trafficking


Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks returning from Thailand with 110 Kg of cannabis

Authorities in Sri Lanka have arrested 22 Buddhist monks after they were found carrying a large quantity of a potent form of cannabis upon arrival from Thailand. The group was detained at the international airport near Colombo after customs officials discovered approximately 110 kilograms of a cannabis......

Dz Mafia trial verdict expected in Marseille after high-security proceedings

The verdict in the high-profile trial linked to the alleged leadership of the DZ Mafia is expected to be delivered on Tuesday in Marseille, following several days of delays in proceedings marked by strict security measures and repeated procedural disputes. The case involves a double homicide dating......

Casablanca: arrest of British national wanted by Belgian authorities over drug trafficking

Authorities in Casablanca have arrested a 34-year-old British national wanted by Belgian judicial authorities on suspicion of involvement in international drug trafficking. The arrest took place on Saturday, April 11, at Mohammed V International Airport, as the suspect was preparing to board a flight......

Marrakech police seize 17,586 psychotropic pills in drug trafficking case

Authorities in Marrakech arrested four individuals aged 20 to 40 on Monday in connection with a drug trafficking case involving psychotropic substances. The operation was carried out in coordination with Morocco's General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The police operation, conducted......

French national wanted by Interpol arrested in Morocco for drug and arms trafficking

Moroccan authorities arrested a 45-year-old French citizen on Thursday, who was wanted internationally in connection with drug and arms trafficking in France. The arrest followed checks carried out by national security services, which confirmed the suspect’s identity through Interpol databases. The......

Guerguerat authorities seize 20 Kg of cocaine, arrest Moroccan truck driver

Moroccan authorities intercepted 20 kilograms of cocaine at the Guerguerat border post in southern Dakhla and arrested a Moroccan truck driver involved in the operation. The seizure occurred during a joint effort by the National Police and Customs services, uncovering the illicit cargo hidden in compartments......

Moroccan authorities seize nearly four tonnes of cannabis hidden in frozen fish at Tanger Med

Moroccan authorities have foiled a major international drug trafficking attempt at Tanger Med Port, seizing nearly four tonnes of cannabis resin concealed in a highly sophisticated shipment. The operation was carried out by police services in coordination with customs officers, highlighting ongoing......

Colombia and Ecuador investigate border incident following fatal explosions

Colombian and Ecuadorian authorities are jointly investigating a border incident after explosions at cocaine laboratories near the frontier killed at least 14 people in January, according to Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Arnulfo Sanchez. The inquiry comes amid accusations from Colombian President......

Colombia alleges deadly border bombing as Ecuador denies responsibility

Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro has accused Ecuador of carrying out airstrikes near their shared border that left 27 people dead, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the neighboring countries. Ecuador’s government has rejected the claims, insisting its military operations have remained......