MOROCCO: Brazilian Cocaine Trafficker Arrested In Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport

Authorities at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport arrested a Brazilian national on Saturday for his alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking.

The 36-year old suspect arrived in Casablanca onboard a flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil and was heading to Paris, France, said a statement by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).

The alleged smuggler was carrying 65 capsules containing 525 grams of cocaine, the statement added.

Officers suspected the individual was carrying other capsules of cocaine in his stomach. The police took him to Ibn Rochd University hospital’s emergency services in Casablanca for medical examination.

The suspect will be held in custody for further investigation.


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MOROCCO: Moroccan King endorses business jet event

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has given his personal backing to the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show Morocco, event organisers announced on Thursday.

The event took place on September 1 and 2 at the Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, Morocco and featured 25 aircrafts on display and 50 exhibitors, including aviation giants such as Bell Helicopter, Gulfstream, XJet and Saudia Private Aviaton.

The show was organised by F&E Aerospace on behalf of MEBAA and was seen as a platform for “business aviation suppliers, providers and buyers to network and establish new relationships in North Africa.”