On June 26, 2026, a Moroccan court sentenced two prominent businessmen, known as the 'Escobar of the Sahara,' to prison terms of 10 and 12 years. The individuals, identified as Naciri and Bioui, were found guilty of drug trafficking, corruption, and forgery.
The case, which has drawn significant public attention, involved charges of 'detention, marketing, and export of drugs,' as well as 'corruption,' 'forgery,' and 'use of forgery.' The investigation was initiated following a large-scale drug bust in the Sahara region.
Authorities have not released further details about the specific drug quantities or the full scope of the network. The verdict is seen as a major step in Morocco's efforts to combat drug trafficking and high-level corruption.
