Guelmim’s authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle 3 tons and 219 kilograms of chira and arrested 5 people involved, said the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
Based on intel provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Guelmim authorities arrested the 5 suspects in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Randing between 34 and 47 years in age, 2 of the suspects have criminal records, and are suspected of being linked to a criminal network active in international drug smuggling.
During the searches carried out in the suspects’ homes, authorities seized 3 cars, 2 rubber boats and 4 marine engines, in addition to 98 packages of chira, with a total weight of 3 tons and 219 kilograms.
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