Major Security Response Following Unusual Incident
The road connecting the commune of Khatt Azkan and the Oulad Salmane area in Safi Province witnessed an exceptional incident this morning after a truck suspected of transporting quantities of cannabis resin (chira) overturned. The accident triggered a large-scale response from local authorities and units of the Royal Gendarmerie.
Loss of Control Leads to Vehicle Overturn
According to preliminary information from the scene, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while in motion, causing it to overturn on the roadside and resulting in part of its cargo being scattered. The incident caused significant confusion in the area, particularly due to the suspicious nature of the transported goods.
Rapid Response and Launch of Investigation
Immediately after being alerted, local authorities and Royal Gendarmerie officers rushed to the scene. On-site examinations were conducted, and an urgent investigation was opened under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
Reports of Missing Portions of the Cargo
Local sources indicated that several residents gathered at the scene shortly after the accident, amid unverified claims that part of the narcotics had disappeared, allegedly removed before the arrival of law enforcement authorities.
Ongoing Security Presence and Widespread Social Media Coverage
The area remains under heightened security surveillance, while the incident has been widely circulated across social media platforms, accompanied by photos and videos documenting the accident and its developments.
