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Morocco’s General Directorate of National Police (DGSN) is prioritizing the fight against environmental crimes, particularly those targeting forest resources, according to the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi.
In remarks delivered on his behalf at a study day held at the Royal Police Institute in Kenitra, Hammouchi stressed the DGSN’s commitment to supporting the work of police forces and other institutions in addressing crimes against forest heritage and adapting to their evolving forms.
The event, held under the theme “Protection of Forest Heritage and Wildlife: A Legal Responsibility and a National Duty”, brought together officials from law enforcement, the judiciary, and Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF).
Hammouchi underscored the DGSN’s investment in scientific and technological tools to bolster criminal investigations, alongside targeted training programs to enhance the skills of law enforcement personnel. He highlighted the importance of inter-institutional coordination in promoting environmental protection, in line with the national strategy “Forests of Morocco 2020–2030”, launched by HM King Mohammed VI.
The strategy aims to ensure sustainable forest management and reconcile conservation needs with resource development, while preserving the country’s natural capital.
Toufiq Azroual, ANEF’s Director of Human Capital and Logistics, said Moroccan forests face mounting threats from climate change, urban sprawl, and increasingly organized environmental crime. He noted the agency is modernizing training and operational methods to enhance the effectiveness of the forest police.
The study day featured sessions on prevention, enforcement, and institutional cooperation in addressing environmental and wildlife-related offenses.
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