Four Dutch Arrested In Morocco with 221 Kg of Cannabis

Originally published October 29, 1998

Four Dutch nationals were arrested lately at the Tangiers port (Northern Morocco) with 221 kg of cannabis concealed in their vehicle's oil tank.

A Moroccan passenger, who was accompanying them, was also handcuffed. The five men will be tried for drug trafficking and smuggling charges.

An investigation was opened to identify the suppliers and determine the destination of the drug.

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