Armed clash in Al Hoceima: police officer killed, dangerous gang arrested

The prosecutor's office at the Al Hoceima Court of Appeal revealed details of a serious security clash on September 7, 2026, following a raid on the location of a nationally wanted man, leader of a criminal gang involved in hard drug trafficking, illegal immigration, and attempted murder.
Judicial police came under direct fire from a hunting rifle, killing an officer and injuring two gendarmes and a civilian.
Forces responded with their service weapons in self-defense, wounding the main suspect in the leg, who was taken to hospital under guard.
Masked members of the same network tried to arrive with two vehicles and fire shots to break the encirclement, but police arrested the main suspect and two others who later went to a clinic.
Weapons and a drone were seized.
The prosecutor's office denied rumors on social media, affirming the application of the law and the protection of citizens and security forces.