Significant Law Enforcement Operation in Marrakech and Tangier
On June 8, 2026, a coordinated security operation led by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) in conjunction with the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) resulted in the arrest of eleven individuals in Marrakech and Tangier. This operation was initiated based on profiles flagged by Interpol at the request of French, Belgian, and Dutch authorities. The arrests were part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking, money laundering, and fraud activities that have been linked to organized crime networks operating across Europe.
The DGSN confirmed that among those apprehended were ten individuals holding dual Moroccan and either French, Belgian, or Dutch nationality, along with one French national. Checks conducted against Interpol's database revealed that ten of these suspects were subjects of red notices issued by judicial authorities in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Notably, six of the arrested individuals are French citizens of Moroccan descent, who are wanted in connection with money laundering and their alleged roles in drug trafficking networks and fraudulent activities. Additionally, three Belgian nationals of Moroccan origin were sought by Belgian authorities for their involvement in international drug trafficking.
Furthermore, the operation also led to the arrest of a Dutch national of Moroccan descent, who was targeted under an international red notice for his alleged participation in international drug trafficking and money laundering schemes. Among the other arrests was a French national sought at the national level based on a warrant issued by the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ) relating to a money laundering case.
During the course of this extensive operation, law enforcement officials conducted searches that resulted in the seizure of luxury watches, personal belongings, high-end vehicles, motorcycles, and substantial amounts of both national currency and foreign exchange. Authorities also confiscated bank cards, mobile phones, doses of cocaine, passports, and various identity documents. The arrested individuals have been placed in custody to aid in the ongoing investigation, which is being conducted under the supervision of the relevant judicial authorities. Investigations are continuing to establish the particulars of the offenses they are accused of and to implement the requisite legal procedures as per national legislation.
As reported by medias24.com.
