Police in Settat, Khouribga, and Ben Ahmed arrested three individuals on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, on suspicion of involvement in drug possession and trafficking. The operation led to the seizure of over 1.42 tons of cannabis and 22.8 kilograms of hashish, along with large quantities of smuggled tobacco. The arrests were made in coordination with the Royal Gendarmerie in Sidi Hajjaj and Loulad, based on precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). Two utility vehicles were seized during the operation, while the occupants of an SUV managed to flee after firing shots from a hunting rifle. No injuries were reported. Authorities also confiscated 237 kilograms of smuggled tobacco and eight forged license plates. Initial investigations revealed that the suspects were already the subject of national arrest warrants for involvement in similar criminal activities. They have been placed under judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor to determine whether other individuals may be involved.
