Marrakech's judicial police made a significant arrest on August 27, 2026, apprehending a 34-year-old French national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities. The arrest took place within the city of Marrakech, where the suspect was identified through a check against the INTERPOL database, revealing that he was wanted internationally under a Red Notice requested by the National Central Bureau in Paris. This notice was issued due to suspicions linking him to a criminal network involved in international drug trafficking between Spain and France.
Following his arrest, the suspect was placed in custody as per the directives of the competent public prosecutor. The National Central Bureau of INTERPOL in Rabat, which operates under the General Directorate of National Security, has been tasked with notifying their French counterparts about the arrest in connection with extradition proceedings. This operation underscores Morocco's commitment to enhancing international security cooperation, particularly in pursuing and apprehending individuals wanted for transnational crimes.
As reported by ar.le360.ma.
