Over 8 tons of cannabis resin seized at the Tangier-Med port

Policemen and customs services seized on Monday afternoon at the port of Tangier-Med 8.83 tons of cannabis resin that was concealed in an international transport truck.

The driver of the vehicle, a Spanish national, was arrested, national police said, adding that an X-ray scanner led to the discovery of the banned substance.

The suspect was placed on custody, while investigations are underway under the supervision of the competent prosecutor's office.