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A 'harsh' first ruling in Morocco after Ceuta surge with 7 taxi drivers jailed, union says
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The sentences, which include up to six months in prison and a fine of $1,070 each, were handed down in the city of Tetouan.
In Morocco, a recent court ruling has resulted in the sentencing of seven taxi drivers to prison terms and fines. The drivers were found guilty of aiding irregular migration by transporting people to the Spanish border in Ceuta. The sentences, which include up to six months in prison and a fine of $1,070 each, were handed down in the city of Tetouan.
The ruling is reportedly the first of its kind in Morocco related to a recent surge in border crossings. Further details on the case are available from the source, including the specific charges brought against the drivers and the circumstances surrounding their sentencing.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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