فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a major development in the fight against transnational organized crime, Morocco’s National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ) has arrested a Moroccan national holding Dutch citizenship in connection with a dismantled international network involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Arrest and Judicial Action
The suspect was apprehended in Casablanca and later referred to the Marrakech Public Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, June 30, 2025, following preliminary investigations. Authorities have ordered his detention at Oudaya Prison in Marrakech, pending further legal proceedings.
According to official sources, the individual is facing charges of:
- International drug trafficking
- Involvement in a violent altercation resulting in bodily harm
Background: The Winter Incident That Uncovered the Network
The case is linked to a violent incident that occurred in late January at a luxury café in the Hivernage district of Marrakech. The confrontation involved more than a dozen individuals, mostly expatriates, and caused panic among patrons.
Unraveling a Cross-Border Criminal Operation
The swift intervention by Moroccan police led to:
- The arrest of three suspects affiliated with the criminal network
- The seizure of six luxury vehicles, including three Porsches and two Range Rovers
- A high-end T-Max motorcycle
- The initiation of a financial investigation into suspected international money laundering activities
Authorities believe the network has operational links to Europe, particularly in drug distribution and laundering of criminal proceeds, prompting ongoing investigations to identify additional suspects and collaborators.
