Marrakech Police Act After Video of Knife Threat Goes Viral
The authorities in Marrakech have swiftly initiated an investigation following the circulation of a video on messaging applications and social media platforms. The footage depicts an individual threatening a shop owner with a knife. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the incident is part of an ongoing case being handled by the local police.
According to a security source, the investigations conducted by the police revealed that the suspect had indeed threatened the shop owner in the Al-Fadl neighborhood, causing chaos in the public street. This prompted a series of intensive field operations that successfully led to the identification and arrest of the individual involved.
The suspect was apprehended while in an advanced state of intoxication, and a search operation resulted in the seizure of a knife and a quantity of hashish found in his possession. It was also noted that the suspect has a criminal record, and he is currently under police custody pending further instructions from the relevant public prosecutor. Investigations continue to uncover all circumstances surrounding the case and to determine the motives behind the threat.
As reported by ar.le360.ma.
