فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a strategic move reflecting the Kingdom of Morocco’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation in security, a partnership agreement was signed today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Rabat between the المديرية العامة للأمن الوطني and the French insurance consortium “ARGOS.” This agreement aims to enhance technical and operational collaboration to facilitate search, tracking, and recovery of reported stolen vehicles, thereby contributing to improved road security and combating cross-border crimes. This report reviews the agreement details, signatories, and strategic context based on official statements to ensure accuracy and objectivity.
Agreement Details and Signing Parties
The agreement was signed by the Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Mr. Abdul Latif Hammouchi, and the Director-General of the French insurers’ consortium, Mr. Benoît Leclerc. This signing is part of a comprehensive initiative launched by the General Directorate of National Security in recent years, focusing on modernizing criminal investigation tools by adopting advanced technologies, supporting infrastructure, providing developed logistical equipment, and strengthening human resources dedicated to crime fighting.
Key provisions of the agreement include:
- Establishment of focal points and communication channels: Creating official reciprocal channels between the General Directorate of National Security and “ARGOS” to facilitate coordination in searching for stolen vehicles, including identification, tracking, and recovery.
- Technical training programs: Developing training programs in technical and scientific fields related to vehicle tracking to enhance shared competencies between the parties.
- Access to databases: Allowing Moroccan police access to the “ARGOS” database, which contains technical data provided by vehicle manufacturers, along with digital tools available for location identification of stolen vehicles.
Strategic Context and Expected Benefits
This agreement is part of a broader strategy by the General Directorate of National Security to upgrade capabilities in confronting organized crime, especially vehicle thefts, which pose a cross-border challenge between Morocco and Europe. According to the Directorate’s statistics, Morocco recorded over 15,000 vehicle thefts in 2024, with a recovery rate of only 60%, highlighting the need to reinforce international cooperation. “ARGOS” – comprising more than 50 French insurance companies – is an expert in stolen property tracking, managing a database with millions of technical records, thus enhancing the effectiveness of joint investigations.
The collaboration is expected to reduce financial losses from thefts and strengthen trust between citizens and security agencies, focusing on secure digital data exchange. This agreement also represents a model of international partnerships similar to those signed with other European countries in the fight against organized crime.
Conclusion
The signing of the partnership agreement between the General Directorate of National Security and “ARGOS” marks a significant step towards strengthening Morocco’s security capabilities through international cooperation, reflecting a firm commitment to modernize criminal procedures and support social stability. With ongoing implementation, vehicle recovery operations are expected to improve noticeably, contributing to enhanced public security.
