Morocco : 157 people arrested for vandalism on Ashura

Security operations conducted Saturday night by security services at the national level, as part of the implementation of the measures banning gatherings on the public way related to the celebration of Ashura, led to the arrest of 157 people, including minors, for their alleged involvement in vandalism, stone throwing, resistance to law enforcement officers and burning tires on the public way.

During these operations, 17 police officers and 11 members of the public forces were injured by stones and firecrackers, said National Police (DGSN), which reports material damage, the destruction of the windshields of eight police vehicles and two cars of local authorities, as well as material damage to several cars and private property.

The proactive security operations led to the seizure of dozens of tires and nearly 1,000 fireworks and firecrackers intended for this celebration, the source added.

The adult suspects were placed on custody while the minors were placed under surveillance pending the end of investigations carried out by the Judicial Police under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor's office.