Morocco dismantles three criminal networks, seizes 100kg of cannabis

Law enforcement action adds to pattern of contraband interdictions amid Morocco's expanding legal cannabis sector.

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Machine-written from our data · source: aps.dz

July 30, 2026 · 6:46 PM ET

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Moroccan authorities have dismantled three criminal networks and seized 100 kilograms of cannabis, according to reporting from aps.dz. The operation follows a recent pattern of enforcement actions: Morocco World News reported seizures of 3.4 tons near Casablanca in May and nearly 1.9 tons across two operations in June, while cross-border smuggling continues—Spain intercepted a cannabis shipment from Morocco as recently as July 28.

The enforcement activity occurs against the backdrop of Morocco's legal cannabis expansion. The country has licensed medical and therapeutic production, with over 140 therapeutic cannabis products already approved and legal production exceeding 19,576 quintals in 2025, per Morocco World News. BluePearl Seeds recently achieved certification for the first locally-produced cannabis seeds.

The persistence of large illegal seizures alongside legal market growth suggests supply-chain enforcement remains strained. Watch whether Moroccan authorities increase focus on trafficking infrastructure to the EU—Spain's intercepts indicate organized cross-border networks remain active despite domestic legalization.

Original report: aps.dz ↗

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