HIBAPRESS – Khalil Fazzazi
Royal Gendarmerie elements in Smara, yesterday evening, managed to apprehend two individuals suspected of involvement in a series of thefts that targeted urban and rural areas in the province. This operation is part of efforts to combat crime, especially livestock theft which troubles herders in the region.
The suspects were arrested in the Sidi Khatari area, on board two motorcycles, following extensive field research and investigations that led to the identification of their identities. The operation was supervised by the commander of the Royal Gendarmerie company in Smara.
A check of the arrested individuals in the database of wanted persons revealed that they are subject to two national arrest warrants, in connection with suspicions of their involvement in similar cases related to livestock theft.
Investigations are ongoing by the judicial police, under the supervision of the competent public prosecution, to uncover all the circumstances and details of the case, verify the acts attributed to the suspects, as well as identify any potential extensions of these activities and apprehend anyone proven to be involved.
This operation is part of the security efforts undertaken by the Royal Gendarmerie services in Smara to counter various forms of crime and enhance the protection of citizens' and herders' property, in light of the challenges posed by livestock theft at the local level.
