On the evening of Thursday, August 6, 2026, the judicial police in Oujda, Morocco, arrested a 25-year-old Dutch national who was residing in the country without a regular permit. The arrest was based on an international arrest warrant issued by the Dutch judicial authorities.
According to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the suspect was apprehended in a security operation. The arrest followed coordination between Moroccan and Dutch security services.
The Dutch national is wanted by the Netherlands for alleged involvement in criminal activities. The specific charges have not been disclosed by Moroccan authorities.
After the arrest, the suspect was taken into custody and placed at the disposal of the competent public prosecutor's office to proceed with the extradition process, in accordance with Moroccan law and international conventions.
