Swedish national wanted over attempted murder arrested in Tangier

A 22-year-old Swedish national wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by the judicial authorities in his country over his alleged involvement in an attempted murder case was arrested in Tangier on Wednesday, September 16, Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said in a statement.. DR

A 22-year-old Swedish national wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by the judicial authorities in his country over his involvement in an attempted murder case was arrested in Tangier on Wednesday, September 16, Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said in a statement.

On 16/09/2026 at 18h42

The arrest was carried out in the afternoon by Tangier judicial police officers, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST).

An identity check established that the suspect was internationally wanted under an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of Swedish judicial authorities.

The foreign national was also arrested while using a false identity. During an identity check, he presented police with a driver’s license containing falsified identification details.

The suspect was placed in police custody as part of a judicial investigation into forgery and the use of forged documents, under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office.

By Staff
On 16/09/2026 at 18h42