Rabat – Morocco’s judicial police in Casablanca aborted an international drug trafficking attempt on Sunday evening.
A statement released today by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said that the suspect was using a car with false license plates in his attempt to traffic three tonnes and 168 kilograms of cannabis.
The suspect was placed in custody to determine the circumstances of the case as well as to identify possible accomplices.
The security operation, which is part of a joint collaboration with the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), took place in Dar Bouazza in the suburbs of Casablanca.
Police also seized a batch of shotgun cartridges as well as a quantity of cocaine.
The operation is part of Morocco’s security approach to fighting crimes, including drug trafficking and organized cross-border crimes.
In 2021, DGSN services handled 82,950 cases related to the possession and trafficking of drugs. Police sent 103,589 people to court, including 261 foreigners.
During the same year, DGSN seized 191 tonnes and 158 kilograms of cannabis, which is one of the most used drugs in Morocco.
The amount of cannabis seized in 2021, represents a decrease of 12% compared to 2020.
