First Independent Mena Newspaper
Morocco, represented by the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN), took part in Interpol’s second International Transboundary Exercise ‘Neptune 2’ as it had participated in the first version of the exercise in 2018. The exercise of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) took place July 24 – August 8 in several Mediterranean ports, including […]
Marrakech security forces in coordination with internal security directorate (DGSN) have arrested a Dutch national suspected for foreign passport forgery. The man, 48, indulged in proposing fake foreign passports to his clients. He even received 100,000 Dirhams ($10,350) for the service, according to the DGSN. The inspection of the suspect’s apartment enabled the seizure of […]
Security forces in the city of Tangiers have nabbed an Indian national suspected for involvement in an illegal migration network and human trafficking. The man, who was arrested on Saturday, has been residing in Morocco illegally, according to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) released Monday, June 10. Security authorities suspected […]
Moroccan security forces Wednesday arrested an Italian man suspected to be leader of The Camorra crime syndicate. The 53-year old man is wanted in Italy over alleged criminal acts including blackmailing of businessmen, violence, international homicide, and drug trafficking. The arrest comes in line with an international arrest warrant issued by Italian authorities and a […]
King Mohammed VI broke the ground Wednesday for the start of the construction of the new headquarters of the national police (DGSN), meant to be an engine of modernity and efficiency in police actions at the service of Morocco’s security. This royal gesture is a recognition for the tireless efforts and huge sacrifices made by […]
The Moroccan police have captured 14 individuals involved in smuggling of illegal migrants to Europe for cash. The busted smuggling ring was operating in several Moroccan regions and cities including Nador, Fez and Sefrou, said a press release issued Thursday by the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN). Two women and one fugitive were among […]
Moroccan law enforcement agents in Tangier have dismantled a human trafficking network Friday and arrested four suspects aged between 24 and 44. A statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said that the police arrested three Moroccans involved in human trafficking. The nationality of the fourth suspect is unspecified. Police also arrested 22 […]
Part of Morocco’s relentless fight against terrorism and criminal rings, the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), in coordination with the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), arrested 12 people accused of belonging to a terrorist and criminal network operating in Tangiers and Casablanca. Among those arrested are people with criminal records, convicted for common […]
Morocco’s police department, DGSN, firmly denied exhibiting Israeli weapons during festivities marking its 62nd anniversary. Media reports have claimed that Israeli assault riffles, IWI Tavor X95, were carried by Moroccan police during the event. DGSN categorically denies such news…and affirms that the weapons in question were bought from European suppliers in accordance with national laws. […]
The Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) celebrates its 62nd birthday on Wednesday (May 16th) at a time the institution is determined more than ever to fulfil the principle of proximity and to be a citizen-police. DGSN’s 62nd anniversary commemoration is an opportunity to recall the goals set by this important institution, particularly in terms […]