Morocco’s Customs in Casablanca seized 1,200 kg of hookah tobacco (locally known as Maassel) and materials and equipment used to prepare it on Wednesday, according to Morocco’s News Agency (MAP).
The operation allegedly took place during a raid on a villa in the Sidi Rahal Beach area of the Berrechid province. The Royal Gendarmerie and local authorities were present during the operation.
The villa’s guard was handed over to the Royal Gendarmerie for further investigation.
The suspects are now in custody pending further investigation under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office.