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61 Moroccan nationals arrested in Oran over sabotage plot

Algerian security services have dismantled an international criminal network in Oran, arresting 61 Moroccan nationals accused of planning acts of sabotage against national security. The suspects, including a former Moroccan soldier, entered Algeria illegally by crossing the Tunisian border through mountainous areas in El-Tarf before reaching Oran. Law enforcement authorities seized Moroccan passports and large sums of money in euros and dirhams during the operation, with the suspects now appearing before a specialized judicial center. This incident has raised concerns regarding the status of undocumented migrants in the country and suggests a potential shift toward stricter immigration controls, following the earlier decision to reinstate visa requirements for Moroccan citizens to mitigate security threats.