The Moroccan police force, facilitated by the DGST, seized three cars, a motorcycle, and a substantial amount of cash in addition to the 543 kilograms of hashish.
Bamako – Moroccan police forces in Tangier have dismantled a significant international drug trafficking ring, arresting five individuals suspected of being key players in the operation.
The arrests, made on Wednesday, August 21, were based on precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), highlighting the country’s ongoing efforts to combat drug and psychotropic substance trafficking.
According to reports, the suspects, aged between 33 and 48, were apprehended while allegedly preparing to execute an international drug smuggling operation.
Law enforcement officials seized 543 kilograms of hashish during the operation, along with three cars, a motorcycle, and a substantial amount of cash believed to be linked to the illegal activities.
According to authorities, the suspects have been placed in custody under the supervision of the judicial investigation led by the competent prosecutor’s office.
The investigation aims to uncover the full extent of the criminal network and identify any additional accomplices involved in the trafficking scheme.
This operation is part of a broader initiative by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the DGST to crack down on international drug networks.
Moroccan law enforcement agencies have intensified their efforts to disrupt drug trafficking operations, which have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years.
The successful operation in Tangier follows another significant bust earlier this month.
On August 10, the Regional Brigade of Judicial Police in Salé arrested three individuals linked to a criminal network specializing in psychotropic substance trafficking. This earlier operation thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 15,000 psychotropic pills.
In a separate incident, police vigilance at the Port of Tanger Med on August 9 led to the interception of a shipment of 182,200 bottles of medication containing internationally controlled substances.
The illegal shipment, originating from Asia and destined for a West African country, was discovered using falsified shipping documents.
