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Rabat – Moroccan police have foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of drugs near the coastal city of Essaouira.
The operation, which took place early Tuesday morning, was carried out by the regional police in Essaouira in coordination with Morocco’s intelligence agency.
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said in a statement that police seized three tonnes and 30 kilograms of cannabis resin (locally known as chira).
The drugs were found packed in 80 bundles, hidden near the rural coastal area of Sidi Ishaq.
During the operation, officers also found 29 plastic containers filled with 725 liters of fuel, likely intended to power boats used in smuggling activities.
Police arrested three individuals suspected of being part of an international drug trafficking network. The suspects were caught with MAD 120,000 in cash, believed to be profits from illegal activities.
Authorities have launched a full investigation, under the supervision of the public prosecutor, to uncover more details about the network and identify other individuals involved in the smuggling operation.
The DGSN said it remains committed to fighting international drug trafficking and dismantling the criminal networks behind it.
