Police in Tangier’s Bni Makada district apprehended two suspects on Wednesday night, seizing 116 kilograms of cannabis resin, according to a security source.
Authorities detained the two individuals, aged 40 and 47, near the city’s bus station while they were traveling in a van.
Police uncovered the illicit drugs hidden in two large bags in the trunk of the vehicle. Authorities also seized mobile phones believed to have been used in the criminal activities.
The suspects are currently in custody pending further investigation under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office to uncover additional details about the case and identify others connected to the trafficking network.