Casablanca’s security state has disclosed that a total of 270 individuals, including 53 minors and individuals with extensive criminal records, have been apprehended in connection with the recent sports riots.
The unrest occurred prior to the Al Ittihad Sportive match against the Al Meknes club, in Casablanca.
In an official statement, the Casablanca security state announced that its law enforcement had undertaken significant operations to address the disturbances caused by fans affiliated with the Meknes club.
Despite the decision to hold the match behind closed doors, these individuals forcefully attempted to gain entry to the stadium.
The suspects, as per the same source, intentionally vandalized both public and private property, assaulted members of the security forces using various weapons, and posed threats to the security and safety of citizens and their belongings. A
s a result, damages included 21 vehicles, including an urban transport bus and a police truck, as well as smashed windows of private companies. Furthermore, 40 public employees sustained injuries of varying degrees, including 12 auxiliary force members and 28 police officers from different security units.
The security operations also led to the discovery and confiscation of a range of weapons, including bladed and non-lethal instruments, suspected to have been employed during the sports-related unrest.
According to the communication, adult suspects have been placed under provisional custody, while the minors are undergoing a supervisory procedure pending further investigation by the competent Public Prosecution. This inquiry aims to establish the criminal acts attributed to all detainees.
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