Royal Gendarmerie officers from the Sidi Bibi centre in Chichaoua province arrested one person in the Hassi El Baqar neighbourhood on 8 November 2026 on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking.[1]

The officers seized quantities of shira, cannabis resin known as hashish, and kif, cannabis herb.[1] They also seized a large bladed weapon found in the detainee’s possession.[1] The operation also seized two motorcycles said to have been used in the suspect’s unlawful activities.[1]

The gendarmerie presented the operation as part of its continuing efforts to fight crime and dry up the sources of drug promotion in the area.[1] The suspect was placed in police custody for a judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecution.[1] The investigation aims to establish the circumstances of the case, identify possible extensions of the activity and any other linked parties, before the suspect is brought before the courts.[1]