Opens for Police Cooperation with Morocco
- * Norway and Morocco Police Cooperation: The Norwegian police are finalizing an agreement with Moroccan police to collaborate on combating cross-border organized crime.
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* Norway and Morocco Police Cooperation: The Norwegian police are finalizing an agreement with Moroccan police to collaborate on combating cross-border organized crime. This has been done with the knowledge and approval of the Norwegian Ministry of Justice.
* Norwegian Nationals Involved: Kripos (Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service) is in contact with Moroccan police regarding 18-19 Norwegians, many of whom are convicted or suspected of serious drug offenses.
* Sweden’s Agreement: Sweden recently reached a similar agreement with Morocco to fight organized crime.
* Ministerial Confirmation: Norwegian Minister of Justice Astri Aas-Hansen confirms the agreement and expresses satisfaction with the collaboration.
* Update Time: The article was last updated on Wednesday, November 12th at 17:37 (5:37 PM).