Police Arrest Three Brazilian Nationals in Major Drug Bust
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Moroccan National Security forces successfully thwarted a significant international drug smuggling attempt at Marrakech Menara Airport. The authorities apprehended three Brazilian citizens, including two women and one man, who were reportedly planning to leave Morocco for the French city of Lille, carrying a substantial amount of "shira" cannabis resin.
According to security sources, the operation took place around 5 AM during routine monitoring procedures at the airport. Advanced technical devices used in the airport's surveillance system detected suspicious materials inside the suspects' luggage. This prompted a thorough search, which revealed ten kilograms of "shira" cannabis hidden in their bags, meticulously prepared for illegal export.
Consequently, the suspects have been placed in custody while the judicial investigation, overseen by the competent public prosecutor's office, is underway. The investigation aims to uncover all circumstances surrounding the case and determine potential connections to this criminal network, both within Morocco and beyond.
As reported by hibazoom.com.
