Casablanca : Three arrested for fraud and organization of irregular migration operations

Policemen on Sunday arrested three people in Casablanca for fraud, organization of irregular immigration operations and human trafficking.

The suspects, aged between 36 and 56, were arrested following a complaint received by police services from three victims, National Police (DGSN) said in a statement.

The suspects made their victims believe that they were organizing illegal immigration operations to European coasts against a sum of 15,000 dirhams for each person, the source added.

Searches carried out at a store in Al Azhar district in Casablanca led to the seizure of 7 jet Skis, 7 inflatable zodiacs, 5 boats, 10 marine engines as well as 5 cartridges for hunting rifles, it said.

The suspects were placed on custody pending the end of investigations led by the competent public prosecutor's office