2023-12-12 21:30:00
This criminal, convicted of a series of serious crimes, including drug trafficking and violence linked to this environment, was until then on the run. His arrest reignites the debate on his possible extradition to Belgium, where he has already been tried and convicted. The story of “the Algerian” is well known in Morocco since he is suspected of having paid to have Moroccan nationality.
Read: An Algerian acquires Moroccan nationality to avoid extradition to Belgium
The capture of Mohammed C. in Morocco is not an isolated event. He had already been arrested last year, but escaped extradition and was released. However, this new arrest might change the situation. It is part of reinforced cooperation between Belgium and Morocco.
The visit of the Belgian Minister of Justice, Paul Van Tigchelt, to Morocco in early November played a crucial role in this affair. During his stay, he addressed the issue of bilateral collaboration in the fight once morest organized crime.
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