On Wednesday, September 23, Moroccan authorities conducted two simultaneous and separate operations in Fez, resulting in the arrest of four individuals suspected of being involved in cocaine trafficking. The operations were carried out by the Judicial Police of the Fez Prefecture, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance. The arrests were made in connection with a case involving the possession and trafficking of cocaine.
The first operation took place at the judicial checkpoint in the Fez city area, where a person was stopped while driving a light vehicle. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of 156 grams of cocaine, a sum of money, and two mobile phones. The individual was taken into custody for further investigation.
In a second operation, two individuals were arrested at the entrance to the Fez highway, as they prepared to travel to Marrakech. A search of their vehicle resulted in the seizure of 1 kilogram and 40 grams of cocaine, a sum of money, and two mobile phones. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into a cocaine trafficking network.
Further investigation led to the identification and arrest of a fourth individual, a woman, in the Ben Dabab Ain Qadous area. A search of her home resulted in the seizure of an additional 200 grams of cocaine, four mobile phones, an electronic scale, and a quantity of bags used for packaging narcotics. The total amount of cocaine seized in the two operations was 1 kilogram and 396 grams.
The four individuals arrested were taken into custody for judicial questioning, which is being conducted under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor. The investigation aims to uncover all the circumstances and implications of this case, as well as to identify any potential links to other individuals involved in this criminal activity.
The operations demonstrate the efforts of Moroccan authorities to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the country. The authorities have been working to dismantle networks involved in the trafficking of narcotics, including cocaine, which is a major concern for public health and security.
The case is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the investigation continues. The four individuals arrested will face charges related to the possession and trafficking of cocaine, and the authorities will seek to determine the extent of their involvement in the broader network.
Key points
- Four individuals, including one woman, arrested in Fez for possession and trafficking of cocaine.
- Authorities seize a total of 1 kilogram and 396 grams of cocaine in two separate operations.
- Investigation ongoing to uncover all circumstances and implications of the case.
