Moroccan security forces arrested 11 individuals wanted by France, Belgium, and the Netherlands on drug trafficking charges, according to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) on June 9, 2026. The arrests were made in the cities of Casablanca, Tangier, and Marrakech as part of a coordinated crackdown on international drug networks.
The suspects are accused of involvement in large-scale cocaine and cannabis resin trafficking operations between North Africa and Europe. The DGSN said the operation was carried out in collaboration with European law enforcement agencies, including Europol, and involved simultaneous raids at multiple locations.
Among those arrested were individuals with prior convictions for drug smuggling and money laundering. The DGSN statement did not specify the exact quantities of drugs seized but confirmed that investigations are ongoing to dismantle the broader network.
This operation is part of Morocco's intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking, which has seen increased cooperation with European Union countries. In 2025, Moroccan authorities reported seizing over 100 tons of cannabis resin and arresting thousands of suspects in drug-related cases.
