فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Tetouan, Morocco – In a significant security development, Moroccan authorities apprehended a 20-year-old man on Monday, September 9th, on suspicion of spreading misleading information and inciting illegal immigration through social media platforms.
The arrest came as a result of joint efforts between the Provincial Judicial Police Service in Tetouan and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. The suspect had appeared in a video posted on social media, calling for a mass illegal immigration operation scheduled for September 15th.
Investigations following the video’s publication led to the identification of the suspect, who was subsequently arrested in collaboration with the Royal Gendarmerie in the Dar Bouazza area on the outskirts of Casablanca.
The suspect is currently under investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office, aiming to uncover the true motives behind these actions. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend any other individuals who may be involved in the production and dissemination of this inciting content and false information.
This security operation comes as part of the intensified efforts by the General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance to combat illegal immigration networks and human trafficking, as well as to counter calls inciting such illegal activities.
The incident underscores the Moroccan authorities’ commitment to fighting the exploitation of social media for illegal activities and their determination to protect youth from the dangers of illegal immigration.
This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Moroccan law enforcement in dealing with the intersection of social media, misinformation, and illegal immigration. It also demonstrates the authorities’ proactive approach in addressing these issues through coordinated efforts across different security agencies.
As the investigation continues, this case may serve as a deterrent to others who might consider using social media platforms to organize or promote illegal immigration activities. It also raises important questions about the role of social media in facilitating such operations and the measures needed to prevent its misuse.
