Authorities arrest 5 people for drug trafficking in El Jadida

Authorities arrest 5 people for drug trafficking in El Jadida
Friday 24 March 2023 - 23:27

Five individuals, three of whom are the subject of wanted notices at the national level, were arrested Friday by elements of the provincial service of the judicial police of El Jadida.

The arrested individuals were apprehended for their alleged involvement in a case of possession and trafficking of different types of drugs, illegal alcohol distillation, and possession of firearms without authorization.

According to a security source, four defendants were arrested during operations conducted simultaneously in several douars under the rural municipalities “Mkaress” and “Khmiss Mtouh” around El Jadida, as well as these operations resulted in the seizure of 270 kg of cannabis stalks, 2800g of chira as well as 160g of pure cocaine.

The searches resulted in the seizure of a shotgun and cartridges, two cars and several national and foreign license plates, in addition to a batch of cell phones, weapons and money suspected of coming from the sale of these drugs and alcoholic beverages, said the same source.

The accused have been placed in custody prior to judicial investigation.

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