Authorities seize 54,000 Rivotril pills in failed smuggling attempt at Ceuta crossing

Police and customs officers at the Bab Sebta border crossing foiled a major drug smuggling attempt Thursday evening, seizing 54,000 tablets of the psychotropic drug Rivotril hidden inside a car arriving from Ceuta.

Authorities said the operation took place during routine checks at the crossing, where officers became suspicious of a vehicle bearing foreign plates. A detailed inspection uncovered the pills concealed in specially prepared compartments within the car’s structure.

The 34-year-old driver was arrested and placed in custody under the supervision of the Tetouan prosecutor’s office. Investigators are now working to determine the full circumstances of the case and whether it is linked to larger international trafficking networks.