A court in Casablanca has sentenced 29 individuals, including politicians and sports figures, to prison terms of up to 12 years as part of a drug trafficking trial known as the 'Escobar of the Sahara' case. The verdict was delivered on June 26, 2026.
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Moroccan Court Sentences 29 Individuals in Drug Trafficking Case
A total of 29 individuals, including notable politicians and sports figures, have been sentenced by a Casablanca court in a significant drug trafficking case. The sentences range up to 12 years, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in Morocco.
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