On the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, customs officers at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport, operating in coordination with the General Directorate of Customs, foiled a smuggling attempt involving over €2 million (approximately 13 million Moroccan dirhams) concealed in biscuit tins.
The operation took place during routine inspections of luggage from a flight arriving from an unspecified European destination. Officers detected anomalies in several packages declared as personal effects, which upon further examination revealed the hidden currency.
The funds, believed to be linked to illicit financial networks, were seized, and the passenger involved was taken into custody for questioning. The investigation is ongoing to determine the origin and intended destination of the money.
This seizure is part of a broader effort by Moroccan customs to combat money laundering and illegal currency trafficking, with similar operations reported at other border points in recent months.
