فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Ben Slimane, February 23, 2025 — A police officer working in the regional security zone of Ben Slimane was forced to use his service weapon on the afternoon of Sunday, February 23, 2025, during a security intervention to arrest a 65-year-old man. The man violently resisted and obstructed judicial procedures, threatening officers with a bladed weapon, which escalated the situation.
According to preliminary investigation information, a judicial police unit intervened to arrest an individual involved in drug trafficking at his home in the Farah neighborhood of Ben Slimane. However, the suspect’s 65-year-old father violently resisted and threatened the officers with a bladed weapon in an attempt to obstruct the arrest.
Faced with this serious and imminent threat, the police officer was compelled to use his service weapon, first firing a warning shot. As the man continued to resist and refused to comply, the officer fired another shot, hitting the suspect in the lower limbs, which neutralized the threat he posed.
The suspect was taken to the hospital to receive necessary medical treatment and is currently under medical supervision pending a judicial investigation under the supervision of the relevant public prosecutor’s office. The investigation aims to uncover the background and circumstances surrounding the commission of these criminal acts.
Meanwhile, field operations continue to arrest the suspect’s son, who managed to flee during the security intervention. Security forces are working to track him down and bring him to justice.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by security forces while carrying out their duties, especially in situations involving individuals who refuse to comply and threaten the safety of officers. Authorities emphasize the importance of adhering to legal procedures and ensuring the safety of all parties during security operations.
Such incidents underscore the need to enhance efforts to train police officers in handling dangerous situations while ensuring respect for human rights and maintaining public safety.
