The judicial police in Tangier arrested a 33-year-old Portuguese national on Sunday, October 6, following an international arrest warrant issued by Portuguese authorities, along with a red notice from Interpol. His location was discovered thanks to detailed intelligence from Morocco’s General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The suspect was one of five dangerous criminals who escaped from a Portuguese prison on September 7, 2024. He was serving a 25-year sentence for armed robbery and now faces a maximum sentence of 31 years. He is currently in custody awaiting extradition procedures. This arrest highlights Morocco’s efforts to strengthen international security cooperation and pursue internationally wanted criminals.
