Rabat – The Tangier Prefectural Police Department has arrested three individuals for robbery, fraud, and the organization of an illegal emigration operation.
In a statement, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) indicated that the suspects, including a 35-year-old officer at the auxiliary forces, had promised to facilitate illegal migration to Europe for two victims for MAD 60,000 each.
The suspects also reportedly extorted the money by threatening to stab the victims in a forest of the city.
An investigation led to the identification and arrest of the suspects Tuesday night, October 2.
Another investigation into two additional suspects in the case is ongoing, according to the report.
