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Royal Gendarmerie Intensifies Crackdown on Hard Drugs in Rural Tetouan
(Al-Ahdath Al-Maghribiya)
Royal Gendarmerie units in Morocco’s Tetouan region have launched an intensified campaign against the proliferation and consumption of hard drugs (including cocaine and karkoubi) in rural and mountainous areas. This follows warnings from civil society organizations about drug traffickers exploiting remote regions to evade urban surveillance.
- Network Dismantled: Gendarmerie teams in Wadi Law, Chefchaouen, and Ouazzane have in recent months dismantled trafficking networks, arrested suspects, and uncovered clandestine drug labs and storage facilities in isolated villages.
- Strategic Shift: Operations reveal a significant change in drug networks’ tactics, increasingly targeting remote areas for manufacturing and distribution.
Corruption Scandal: Three Deputy Mayors Arrested in Azemmour
(Al-Ahdath Al-Maghribiya)
The Judicial Police at Azemmour’s Provincial Security have arrested three deputy mayors in an expanding bribery scandal exposed through Morocco’s anti-corruption green line.
- Arrest Details:
- Deputy Mayors #3 and #5 were detained following investigations.
- Deputy Mayor #4 (responsible for economic licensing) was arrested last Monday.
- Exposure Mechanism: The case erupted after a report via the Public Prosecutor’s Office’s green line, highlighting the hotline’s effectiveness in uncovering municipal corruption.
Casablanca Zoo Set to Open in Ain Sebaa
(Al-Ahdath Al-Maghribiya)
Nabila Rmili, President of Casablanca’s City Council, announced the upcoming opening of the Ain Sebaa Zoo in Morocco’s economic capital.
- Timeline: Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2025.
- Infrastructure: Rmili shared a video showcasing ongoing works, including plans to build a barrier separating the zoo from railway lines as part of the new rail link connecting Mohammedia faculties to Casablanca Port.
Sti Fadma: Mountain Haven Escaping Marrakech’s Summer Heat
(Al-Bayan)
The village of Sti Fadma, nestled in the Ourika Valley near the High Atlas mountains, has become a favored refuge for Moroccan and international tourists escaping extreme summer heat.
- Climate Contrast: While Marrakech temperatures soar above 40°C (104°F), Sti Fadma enjoys a moderate climate of 25-30°C (77-86°F).
- Tourism Surge: The cool, refreshing atmosphere attracts families during July and August – peak tourism months – seeking mountain relaxation and natural scenery.
