Moroccan police at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport arrested a 24-year-old sub-Saharan national on Friday, June 27, on suspicion of involvement in international cocaine trafficking.
The individual was intercepted upon arrival from a South American airport, as confirmed in a statement by the General Directorate of National Security .
A thorough search of his luggage revealed 5.6 kilograms of cocaine, meticulously concealed among his personal belongings. The operation underscores the vigilance of Moroccan security services at key border points amid ongoing efforts to curb transnational drug smuggling networks.
The suspect has been placed in custody under Morocco’s legal framework for narcotics-related offenses. The Casablanca Judicial Police, under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor, has launched an investigation to determine the full scope, motives, and possible accomplices linked to the operation.
Authorities continue to prioritize the reinforcement of airport security and international coordination in combating organized drug trafficking.
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