DistantNews
Support us
Thousands of narcotic pills seized in Meknes
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Morocco /Crime & Justice

Thousands of narcotic pills seized in Meknes

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Moroccan police seized over 11,800 narcotic pills and arrested three suspects in Meknes.
  • The operation involved the General Directorate for National Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
  • The suspects were apprehended attempting to smuggle the drugs into the city from northern Morocco.

Authorities in Meknes, Morocco, have successfully intercepted a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing approximately 11,845 narcotic pills and apprehending three individuals suspected of involvement. The operation was a collaborative effort between the Meknes security services and the General Directorate for National Territorial Surveillance (DGST).

The arrests occurred as two suspects arrived at the entrance of Meknes in a vehicle originating from a northern city. During the initial search, police discovered 10,370 narcotic pills of various types and 204 grams of cocaine in their possession. This initial bust triggered further investigations.

Subsequent investigations led authorities to identify a third suspect linked to the criminal activity. A search of this individual's belongings uncovered an additional 1,475 narcotic pills. All three suspects have been placed under judicial investigation, overseen by the public prosecutor's office, to uncover the full scope of the drug trafficking network and any potential accomplices.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.