Massive drug bust in Morocco nets 4 tons of cannabis

Authorities in Morocco have allegedly intercepted an international drug trafficking scheme attempting to move 4 tons of cannabis from the coastal city of Azemmour, according to government aligned outlet Hespress on July 20th.

It is said that forces from the Royal Gendarmerie, alongside intelligence services in El Jadida and Azemmour, observed 2 suspicious vehicles parked in the Al Wifaq and Qamara areas and, in a coordinated effort, moved into intercept.

Both vehicles were reportedly loaded with a substantial amount of cannabis resin, specifically over 120 bundles, weighing in at a total of 4 tons. Apparently, the haul was believed to be intended for large scale drug distribution operations along the Atlantic coastline, particularly the Doukkala region.

The entire operation is said to have been conducted under the supervision of the public prosecutor affiliated with the El Jadida judicial court.

The vehicles have supposedly now been taken into police custody in El Jadida, where a full count took place and a formal investigation into those involved has officially opened. They are also looking into where the shipment came from and where was it headed.

The drug trafficking issue in Morocco has become quite prominent in recent times, especially with its links to Spain. Maghrebi.org reported on the incident in which Spanish authorities thwarted a Morocco linked drug ring, eight suspects were arrested, and 1500 kg of cannabis was seized along with multiple luxury vehicles.

Entire tunnels linked to the drug trade have even been uncovered, with “Operation Hades” revealing a 50 metre long 12 metres deep underground passage running from Morocco, this resulted in 14 arrests and the seizure of 6,000 kilos of cannabis.

The recent seizure marks yet another significant development in the wider crackdown on drug trafficking.

Hespress, Maghrebi.org