The judicial police of Tangier Prefectural Security Directorate arrested a 27-year-old French national of Algerian origin on October 3, under an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities. The suspect is wanted for suspected intentional homicide. He was arrested in Tangier after a security database check revealed that he was wanted internationally under a Red Notice issued by Interpol at the request of the National Central Bureau in Paris.
The suspect is allegedly part of a group of individuals who carried out a murder using a firearm in a public street on the outskirts of Paris in July 2024. According to Interpol, he was tracked down through a Red Notice, a request for international cooperation to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition. The arrest reflects Moroccan security services' efforts to strengthen international security cooperation, particularly in tracking down and arresting individuals wanted internationally in connection with transnational crime.
The National Central Bureau of Interpol in Rabat, which operates under Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), has been tasked with notifying its French counterpart of the arrest as part of the extradition process. This process will be carried out in accordance with instructions from the competent public prosecutor's office. The extradition procedures have been initiated to bring the suspect to justice in France.
The arrest of the French national is a significant example of the cooperation between Moroccan and French law enforcement agencies. It highlights the efforts of both countries to combat transnational crime and bring perpetrators to justice. The suspect's arrest was made possible through the exchange of information and coordination between the two countries.
The suspect has been placed under extradition procedures and will be handed over to French authorities once the process is complete. The extradition process will be carried out in accordance with international law and the agreements between Morocco and France. The French national is expected to face trial in France for his alleged involvement in the murder.
This arrest is part of a broader effort by Moroccan security services to track down and arrest individuals wanted internationally for various crimes. It demonstrates the country's commitment to international cooperation in the fight against crime. Morocco has been working closely with Interpol and other countries to strengthen security cooperation and combat transnational crime.
The arrest of the French national wanted for murder highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating crime. It also underscores the efforts of Moroccan security services to track down and arrest individuals wanted internationally. The extradition process will be completed in due course, and the suspect will face trial in France for his alleged crime.
Key points
- Moroccan police arrest French national of Algerian origin wanted by France for fatal shooting near Paris.
- Arrest made possible through Interpol Red Notice and cooperation between Moroccan and French law enforcement agencies.
- Suspect to face extradition procedures and trial in France for alleged involvement in murder.
