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Police Capture Fugitive Linked to Drug and Prostitution Ring in Marrakech

PUBLISHED May 3, 2026
Police Capture Fugitive Linked to Drug and Prostitution Ring in Marrakech

The Urban Judicial Police of the first security district in Marrakech successfully apprehended a fugitive in his thirties on the evening of Friday, May 1, following extensive surveillance and investigative efforts. This individual had previously evaded capture during a police operation conducted the preceding Tuesday, which targeted a suspicious apartment located in the Al-Saadah neighborhood.

The incident dates back to a police raid that took place earlier in the week, resulting in the arrest of ten individuals, both male and female, found inside an apartment that the suspect had transformed into a hub for illicit activities. These activities included the solicitation of sex workers and the consumption of narcotics. The arrested fugitive became a prime target for law enforcement due to his role in utilizing the apartment for these purposes, which had caused persistent disturbances affecting the local residents' peace.

Law enforcement successfully set a well-planned trap that led to the apprehension of the primary suspect on Friday evening, concluding the series of arrests linked to this case that had turned the aforementioned apartment into a notorious spot within the residential community. The detained individual is now being held under judicial investigation, supervised by the competent public prosecutor, to further delve into the case and identify all connections related to this matter.

As reported by marrakechalaan.com.

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