Minister Ryad Mezzour’s son placed under judicial supervision in Tetouan for insulting a police officer

The city of Tetouan has seen rapid developments following the detention of the minor son of Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, after he was involved in an altercation and insulted a public servant while on duty. The Tetouan security prefecture decided to place him under judicial supervision as part of an administrative and judicial investigation this Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Details of the altercation

The incident stemmed from a heated dispute near a fast-food restaurant in Tetouan. According to available data, the situation escalated when the individual uttered insults and insulted a police officer who was performing his duties at the scene, prompting immediate intervention by security services to secure the parties involved and document the incident according to established protocols.

Hearing and judicial measures

In strict compliance with the law and current procedures, the individual was heard in an official report at the police headquarters. Given that the subject is a minor, the hearing took place in the presence of his father, Minister Ryad Mezzour. It was decided to subject him to judicial supervision measures under the direct supervision of the competent public prosecutor to ensure the investigation proceeds according to legal standards.

Upcoming judicial process

The individual is expected to be brought before the King’s Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Tetouan, in order to make the appropriate legal decision based on the results of the judicial and administrative investigation conducted by local security services.