Marrakech: Sub-Saharan national arrested for theft of police vehicle

A man from Sub-Saharan Africa was apprehended in Marrakech after stealing a car belonging to law enforcement.

Marrakech: Sub-Saharan national arrested for theft of police vehicle

The security services in Marrakech have arrested a man from a Sub-Saharan African country. The latter is suspected of having committed the theft of an automobile belonging to the police.

The apprehension took place in the ochre-coloured city, an important tourist destination in the south of the country. The exact circumstances of the offence have not been clarified, but the stolen vehicle did belong to law enforcement.

The suspect, whose exact nationality has not been disclosed, was placed in police custody. Investigators are seeking to establish whether he was acting alone or was a member of an organised network.

This case illustrates the security challenges facing the city of Marrakech, particularly regarding delinquency involving foreigners residing on national territory.

The information was released by the Desk editorial team (source: Le Desk).

Source: Google News MA — Crime (fr)

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