Details of a successful security operation that foiled an illegal immigration attempt in the Hay Hassani district of Casablanca

Illegal immigration attempt foiled and logistical equipment seized in Casablanca

As part of the intensive efforts made by the General Directorate of National Security to combat criminal networks involved in organizing illegal immigration and human trafficking, police officers in the Hay Hassani security district in Casablanca succeeded, in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, in seizing significant nautical equipment and logistical resources.

Details of the security intervention and seizure of the utility vehicle

According to available data, this field security operation was carried out in Casablanca and resulted in the seizure of a utility vehicle with foreign license plates. The action followed the drivers’ decision to abandon the vehicle after being caught red-handed preparing for an illegal immigration operation.

Various seizures and ongoing judicial investigations

A thorough inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of essential equipment intended for illegal crossings; this includes a rubber dinghy, a marine engine, a set of wooden planks, as well as documents and two mobile phones suspected of containing digital evidence of this criminal activity. In the same context, the judicial police services in Casablanca are continuing their field investigations into the case under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor. These investigations aim to uncover all potential extensions and connections of this criminal network, as well as to arrest all suspects involved in the operation.