Drug traffickers arrested in Morocco's Salé and Khémisset
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Moroccan police arrested two individuals in Salé and Khémisset for drug trafficking.
- Authorities seized a significant quantity of hallucinogenic pills, hashish, cocaine, and other substances.
- Investigations are ongoing to uncover further connections to these criminal activities.
Moroccan police have conducted separate operations in the cities of Salé and Khémisset, leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in the illegal trade of drugs, specifically hallucinogenic and narcotic pills.
In Khémisset, one suspect was apprehended in coordination with the National Directorate for Territorial Surveillance. The individual was found in possession of 1,948 hallucinogenic pills, a quantity of hashish, and an amount of money suspected to be proceeds from illicit activities.
Simultaneously, in Salé, another suspect was arrested with 1,028 assorted hallucinogenic pills, 50 grams of cocaine, 480 cans of anesthetic glue, and two bladed weapons. A sum of money believed to be from criminal proceeds was also confiscated.
Both suspects are currently undergoing judicial investigations under the supervision of the relevant public prosecutors. The investigations aim to uncover all circumstances surrounding these cases and identify any potential further links to these criminal enterprises.
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.