International Manhunt Ends in Casablanca with French Arrest
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, law enforcement officials from the Casablanca judicial police, in collaboration with the Moroccan General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, successfully apprehended a 37-year-old French national wanted on an international arrest warrant issued by judicial authorities in France. This significant operation underscores Morocco's commitment to international law enforcement cooperation.
Upon checking the suspect's information against the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) database, it was confirmed that he was wanted globally at the request of the National Central Bureau in Paris. The warrant was issued following his conviction for a series of serious offenses, including fraud, car theft, trafficking in vehicles obtained through criminal activities, money laundering, and the unlawful possession of firearms and live ammunition.
In accordance with the instructions from the competent public prosecutor's office, the detained foreign national is undergoing extradition procedures. Meanwhile, the National Central Bureau "Interpol Rabat," which is part of Morocco's General Directorate of National Security, has been tasked with notifying their French counterparts about the arrest as part of the extradition process.
This arrest is a testament to the Moroccan authorities' ongoing commitment to activating international security cooperation mechanisms, particularly in tracking and apprehending individuals sought for transnational crimes. The successful execution of this operation not only highlights Morocco's dedication to maintaining law and order but also enhances its standing in the global fight against crime.
As reported by belpresse.com.
