Abdellatif Hammouchi, the head of the National Police (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance Agency (DGST), led a high-level delegation to Spain to lead security meetings on January 28 and 29, according to Morocco’s Press Agency (MAP).
Initiated at the request of the Director General of Spain’s National Police, the visit aims to expand security cooperation and enhance intelligence sharing between Morocco, Spain, and Germany.
Hammouchi and his delegation met with Spain’s Director General of the National Police, and other Spanish top officials, including the Commissioner General for Intelligence, the Commissioner General for Immigration and Borders, and the Commissioner General for Judicial Police.
During the discussions, the officials assessed the current security partnership between Morocco and Spain, focusing on counterterrorism, violent extremism, and transnational crime, such as illegal migration, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and sports-related security threats.
They commended the efficiency of their joint operations in neutralizing terrorist threats and agreed to strengthen collaboration to address emerging security challenges.
Following the main meeting, Moroccan and Spanish security experts held specialized discussions to reinforce intelligence-sharing mechanisms. They explored strategies to combat terrorism recruitment networks and enhance investigative cooperation in criminal and cybercrime cases.
The talks also covered ways to expand controlled drug delivery operations and establish joint task forces to tackle new security threats. In addition, the officials mulled forming a joint security committee to prepare for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco and Spain will co-host with Portugal.
Hammouchi also participated in a trilateral meeting with Spain’s National Police Director General and the President of Germany’s Federal Police. The discussions centered on expanding security collaboration among the three countries and strengthening operational coordination on counterterrorism and cross-border crime.
The officials highlighted the need for joint efforts to combat human trafficking networks, illegal migration, organized crime, and money laundering. They also addressed cybersecurity threats, including digital extortion and cyberterrorism. With the 2030 FIFA World Cup approaching, the three countries exchanged insights on securing major international sports events.