The security forces in Marrakech have successfully apprehended 96 individuals near the Azouzia bus station and the Bab Doukkala area. This operation is part of proactive measures aimed at curbing attempts at illegal immigration towards northern cities. The interventions followed extensive surveillance and combing operations targeting transportation routes leading to the northbound transit options.
Authorities identified the detained individuals at gathering points suspected of being utilized for transit towards northern coastal areas and the unlawful attempt to cross into the city of Ceuta. The arrested persons have been distributed across various police precincts in Marrakech, where they will undergo the necessary legal and administrative procedures currently in place. Preliminary investigations are underway under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor's office to ascertain the circumstances surrounding their presence.
These operations fall within the framework of national security measures implemented by various law enforcement agencies to mitigate illegal immigration challenges, enhance monitoring of transit routes, and combat human trafficking and smuggling networks.
As reported by journal24.ma.