Two Arrested for Impersonating Police Officers to Rob a Citizen in Tangier
On Tuesday, October 7, police in Tangier arrested two individuals suspected of theft after they impersonated police officers.
Initial investigations revealed that the suspects stopped a citizen in the street, claiming to conduct an identity check, before stealing his belongings.
Field research enabled the identification and swift arrest of the suspects, while searches resulted in the seizure of a walkie-talkie and two metal badges resembling those used by law enforcement personnel.
The arrested individuals have been placed under judicial detention as ordered by the public prosecutor, pending further investigation to uncover the circumstances and motives behind the case.
This security operation underscores the police’s commitment to combating all attempts at impersonating authority figures, ensuring the safety of citizens and maintaining their trust in security forces.
