HIBAPRESS – Ahmed Al-Masaad
Gendarmerie Royale elements from the Angad brigade in Oujda, on Monday, October 19th, succeeded in apprehending a dangerous gang specializing in livestock theft (Faraqshiya) that had terrorized farmers and herders in the border region for many months. The operation resulted in the arrest of several suspects, the seizure of utility vehicles and bladed weapons, as well as the recovery of approximately 300 stolen sheep, which were returned to their rightful owners.
The details of the case trace back to the recent escalation of livestock thefts in the region, where many herders and farmers suffered devastating losses that impacted their sole livelihoods. These recurring attacks had created a state of panic and discontent, particularly given the rugged and border nature of the area.
However, the decisive field action by the Gendarmerie Royale unit, under the supervision of Adjutant Abdel Rahim, immediately upon receiving complaints, mobilized gendarmerie services to pursue the perpetrators. The search campaign covered the peripheries of valleys and rugged areas, leading to the successive apprehension of the members of the criminal gang, who hail from neighboring cities such as Bouarfa and Tandrara, in addition to Oujda.
This successful security operation has brought relief to the victims and the local population, who expressed their sincere thanks and gratitude for the tremendous efforts made by the Gendarmerie Royale elements. In live testimonies from several victims, including elderly women and farmers who lost livestock that was their only support for living, the affected praised the vigilance of the gendarmerie and their commitment to continuous communication with citizens and the recovery of their looted property in a short period.
In addition to commending the security intervention, many voices from the local population and victims have called upon the Public Prosecution and investigating judges at the Court of Appeal in Oujda, demanding the imposition of the maximum deterrent penalties against the detainees and all those proven to be involved in this criminal network (including those who facilitated the thefts or acquired stolen goods), to protect property and maintain social stability in the border region.
This operation once again confirms the pivotal role played by security agencies in establishing security and protecting citizens, and highlights the importance of coordination and cooperation between the local population and the Gendarmerie Royale services in combating crime in all its forms.
