Tangier Police Arrest Two Suspects in Major Drug Haul

Tangier Police Arrest Two Suspects in Major Drug Haul
Friday 8 March 2024 - 20:41

, law enforcement successfully apprehended two individuals with a history of criminal activities on Friday. The suspects, aged 36 and 26, were arrested in Tangier for their alleged involvement in the possession and trafficking of 4,120 psychotropic tablets and 26 grams of cocaine.

According to security sources, the arrests were made in flagrante delicto as the individuals were caught with 4,090 ecstasy tablets, 30 psychotropic tablets, and 26 grams of cocaine.

The operation also included searches that led to the seizure of a utility vehicle suspected to be linked to the criminal activities, along with 50 smuggled sexual stimulants, three bladed weapons, two electronic scales, and a sum of money believed to be the proceeds of their illicit endeavors.

Further investigation into the National Security database revealed that one of the suspects is the subject of several nationwide wanted notices issued by the judicial police services of Ksar El Kebir. These notices are related to the individual’s alleged involvement in similar cases of drug and psychotropic trafficking, underscoring the severity of their criminal history.

Both individuals have been placed in custody to facilitate the ongoing judicial investigation. The investigation, supervised by the competent public prosecutor, aims to uncover the details of the case and explore any potential connections or ramifications of this criminal activity.

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