Rabat – Authorities in Rabat intercepted a major drug shipment today, preventing over a ton of cannabis resin from leaving the country.
The operation involved the Rabat Judicial Police and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
Police found a commercial vehicle with fake license plates abandoned near a residential area in Bouznika.
The tires had been destroyed, and inside the vehicle, officers found 29 bundles weighing a total of 1.19 tons, all prepared for international smuggling.
Investigators, under the supervision of the public prosecution, are working to identify those responsible for the shipment and uncover the full network behind the operation.
Officials described the seizure as part of a broader effort by Morocco’s security agencies to confront international drug trafficking, reflecting continued vigilance along key trafficking routes.
This operation reflects Morocco’s continued determination to combat international drug trafficking.
Security agencies across the country maintain close coordination, combining intelligence, field surveillance, and rapid intervention to prevent large shipments from crossing borders.
Such seizures demonstrate the effectiveness of ongoing strategies to protect communities, disrupt criminal networks, and uphold the rule of law, reinforcing Morocco’s position as vigilant against organized drug smuggling.
