In a significant operation carried out by Moroccan law enforcement agencies, eleven individuals who were subjects of both national and international arrest warrants were apprehended on Monday in the cities of Marrakech and Tangier. This coordinated effort was announced in a press release by Moroccan authorities, highlighting their commitment to tackling cross-border crime and enhancing security within the nation.
The arrested individuals comprise ten dual nationals originating from Morocco, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, alongside one French citizen. An extensive check through Interpol databases revealed that ten of these suspects were the subjects of Red Notices, which had been issued following requests from judicial authorities in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This indicates a robust international collaboration in tracking down individuals involved in serious criminal activities.
Notably, among those detained were six French citizens of Moroccan descent, who were sought by French authorities due to their alleged involvement in various criminal activities such as money laundering, participation in organized crime linked to drug trafficking, and various fraud offenses. Additionally, three Belgian nationals of Moroccan origin were wanted in relation to international drug trafficking, while a Dutch national with Moroccan ties was sought on suspicions of participating in international drug trafficking operations and money laundering activities.
The operation further culminated in the arrest of a French citizen, who was under a national arrest warrant issued by Morocco’s National Judicial Police Brigade concerning a money laundering case. This highlights the comprehensive nature of the operation, which not only targeted individuals wanted for international crimes but also those implicated in domestic offenses.
During the course of this extensive operation, authorities conducted thorough searches which resulted in significant seizures. Among the items confiscated were luxury watches, personal belongings, high-end vehicles, motorcycles, cash in both Moroccan and foreign currencies, bank cards, mobile phones, and even quantities of cocaine. Additionally, passports and identity documents belonging to the suspects were also recovered, further supporting the breadth of the criminal activities being investigated.
The detainees are currently being held in police custody as investigations are underway, supervised by the relevant public prosecutors’ offices. These inquiries will delve into the offenses outlined in the foreign judicial requests and complaints that prompted the issuance of the arrest warrants, demonstrating Morocco's proactive stance in combating international crime.
As reported by en.yabiladi.com.
