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Seizure of 4.5 Tons of Drugs Thwarted in El Jadida

PUBLISHED June 16, 2026
Seizure of 4.5 Tons of Drugs Thwarted in El Jadida

Significant Drug Bust in El Jadida

In a remarkable operation, the regional gendarmerie forces in El Jadida, in close collaboration with the gendarmerie services in Safi, successfully intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt late Friday night. This operation resulted in the seizure of an astonishing 4.5 tons of illicit drugs and the arrest of the truck driver involved in the operation. According to informed sources, the operation initiated a substantial security breakthrough in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the region. The authorities have been intensifying their efforts to combat the growing drug trade, which poses a significant threat to public safety and social stability.

The successful interception underscores the dedication of law enforcement agencies to dismantle drug trafficking networks, which have been increasingly active in North Africa. The intercepted shipment is believed to be linked to larger organized crime syndicates that operate across international borders. With such large quantities of drugs being intercepted, it is evident that the gendarmerie will continue to ramp up its surveillance and enforcement efforts to ensure the safety and security of the community.

As reported by assabah.ma.

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