This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Muhammad Zariyouh
The beaches of Beni Bougafar and Al-Kabadani in the regions of Nador and Idriouch are experiencing a strong return to the activity of drug trafficking and illegal migration networks towards Europe, taking advantage of the Phantom speed boats, which have become a privileged means for these illegal operations. .
This development reflects ongoing social and economic pressures that push young people to risk their lives in search of better opportunities, while smuggling networks exploit the strategic location of these areas.
According to Heba Press sources, speedboats transport migrants and drugs in record time, which makes their control difficult for security authorities.
Field reports have shown a notable increase in the activity of these networks in recent weeks, relying on the difficult terrain and isolation of the region’s beaches to evade authorities’ surveillance.
Despite the intense efforts made by the Moroccan authorities to combat this phenomenon, in particular by strengthening coastal surveillance and launching continuous security campaigns, the challenge remains significant due to the continuous evolution of the modes of operation of these networks.
The region’s proximity to Europe also makes it an attractive starting point for smuggling networks.
The return of ghost boats to the beaches of Bougafar and Al-Kabadani raises urgent questions about how to address these intertwined challenges, in light of the growing economic and social pressures that smuggling networks exploit to make illicit gains to the detriment of innocent lives.
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