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Dramatic Car Heist in Marrakech: Police Pursuit Ends in Capture

PUBLISHED June 13, 2026
Dramatic Car Heist in Marrakech: Police Pursuit Ends in Capture

On the evening of Friday, June 12, an unusual and dramatic incident unfolded in the city of Marrakech when an individual from a sub-Saharan African country seized a national police vehicle and made a rapid escape. This shocking event occurred near the train station where the police vehicle was parked, enabling the suspect to drive off successfully, prompting an immediate and high-stakes pursuit by local police.

According to available information, the suspect disregarded multiple commands to pull over issued by police patrols, creating a significant risk to public safety and traffic flow. In response to this defiance, officers from the national security department were compelled to utilize their service weapons, firing precise shots at the vehicle's tires to immobilize it and neutralize the danger posed by the high-speed chase.

Ultimately, the police managed to corner the stolen vehicle and bring it to a halt near the 'Souk al-Rabii' in the Sidi Youssef Ben Ali district of Marrakech. The suspect was apprehended and subsequently transported to the local police judicial headquarters for the implementation of standard investigative procedures.

As reported by mojaz24.com.

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