Police arrest a minor in Kenitra over a replica firearm that turned out to be a toy

Swift security response to the Kenitra video mystery

At a time when certain mouthpieces of the Algerian regime are attempting to stoke rumors and amplify fleeting events to undermine the Kingdom’s stability, Moroccan security services continue to demonstrate operational excellence through proactive engagement with any issue concerning citizen safety. In this context, the Kenitra police prefecture responded in record time to a video circulating on social media, showing an individual carrying what appeared to be a firearm in one of the city’s streets.

Apprehension of the minor and debunking of claims

Official data confirmed that security services lost no time in conducting intensive technical and field investigations, which led to identifying and arresting the individual on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Initial investigations revealed that the subject is a 17-year-old minor from a Sub-Saharan African country, and that the alleged “weapon” was merely a plastic model with no relation to a real firearm.

Continued judicial investigation under Public Prosecution supervision

Finally, the individual has been placed under judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor to determine the full circumstances and motives behind this incident. The vigilance and professionalism of Moroccan security forces have effectively clarified the situation for the public and put an end to malicious interpretations.