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Rabat – Police in Nador thwarted a major attempt to distribute unlicensed alcoholic beverages yesterday, seizing 18,570 bottles in a targeted operation.
Acting on intelligence, the Anti-Gang Unit of the Regional Judicial Police raided a secret warehouse in the rural area of Selouane on Saturday, March 15.
The facility, hidden on the outskirts of Nador, stored a large stockpile of alcohol intended for illegal sale.
Officers confiscated the entire shipment of bottles of various brands and sizes.
Investigations continue under the supervision of the public prosecution to identify those involved, with authorities prioritizing the arrest of the warehouse owner.
Moroccan authorities have intensified efforts to combat the illicit trade of alcohol and other contraband, launching nationwide operations to dismantle networks involved in smuggling and unauthorized distribution.
Security services frequently conduct raids and tighten border controls to curb these activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
Yesterday, police in Tangier arrested an individual suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and possession of psychotropic substances.
Authorities seized 4,266 psychotropic pills of various types, three electronic scales, and cash believed to be proceeds from the illegal drug sales.
