In a significant law enforcement operation, Moroccan security services, in collaboration with the nation's domestic intelligence agency, successfully apprehended 11 individuals who were the subject of both national and international warrants. This coordinated effort took place simultaneously in the cities of Marrakech and Tangier, as reported by authorities on Monday. The operation was executed by the General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, focusing on 10 suspects with Moroccan nationality, as well as dual citizens from France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, alongside one French national.
According to checks conducted through Interpol databases, it was revealed that ten of the apprehended individuals were subjects of Red Notices issued by judicial authorities from France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Among the suspects, there were six French citizens of Moroccan descent who were being sought by French law enforcement for their alleged involvement in serious crimes, including money laundering, participation in criminal organizations tied to drug trafficking, as well as various fraud and financial scams.
Moreover, three Belgian nationals of Moroccan origin were also wanted by Belgian authorities for their suspected roles in international drug trafficking operations. In addition to these arrests, a Dutch citizen of Moroccan origin was captured, who was under an international Red Notice for his suspected involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering activities.
Additionally, the operation led to the arrest of a French national after it was uncovered through national police database checks that he was wanted under a domestic warrant issued by Morocco's National Judicial Police Brigade concerning an alleged money laundering case. During the course of these operations, investigators conducted searches that resulted in the seizure of luxury watches, personal belongings, high-end vehicles and motorcycles, as well as cash in both Moroccan and foreign currencies. Authorities also confiscated bank cards, mobile phones, quantities of cocaine, and various identification documents believed to be linked to the suspects.
All 11 individuals have been placed in police custody as investigations continue under the supervision of the competent public prosecutors’ offices. The inquiry is expected to delve into the criminal allegations outlined in case files provided by foreign judicial authorities, with legal proceedings anticipated to follow Moroccan laws applicable to suspects holding Moroccan nationality.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
