HIBAPRESS – Khalil Fezazi
The judicial police force in the regional security district of Boujdour city managed, on Monday afternoon, to arrest two individuals aged 27 and 34, on suspicion of their involvement in a case related to the preparation and distribution of "Mahia" alcohol. The operation resulted in the seizure of a total of 635 liters of the alcohol and fermented raw materials.
According to available data, security operations led to the discovery of a traditional laboratory for distilling "Mahia" alcohol, which was set up inside a room on the rooftop of a house located opposite the city's corniche. Additionally, 21 barrels containing quantities of the alcohol and raw materials used in the fermentation process were seized.
The same data added that the investigations and inquiries initiated by the security services enabled the identification of the main suspect and his arrest in the Moulay Hassan Ben El Mehdi neighborhood, before continued investigations led to the arrest of his alleged partner in this activity in the Al Khair neighborhood of Boujdour city.
The arrested individuals have been placed under judicial custody, at the disposal of the judicial investigation supervised by the competent public prosecution, with the aim of uncovering all the acts attributed to each of them, and determining the potential ramifications of this activity.
In contrast, security investigations and inquiries continue in order to apprehend anyone suspected of being linked to this case, while the determination of legal responsibilities remains contingent upon the results of the investigation and the ongoing judicial procedures.
