While many Algerians opt for makeshift boats to cross the Mediterranean, others prefer to travel by air, falsifying their travel documents to travel abroad. And this, without worrying about the consequences that such a practice can cause.
In the same wake, in Morocco, elements of the border police at Agadir airport arrested an Algerian national. Aged 29, this Algerian opted for illegal immigration to get around.
Morocco: an Algerian arrested at Agadir airport
Indeed, according to the Hespress media, on Friday, December 23, an Algerian was arrested at this Moroccan airport. And this, for having tried to embark towards a European destination with a false visa. The elements of the PAF managed to arrest this stowaway. In particular, during a check of the travel documents of this Algerian national.
In addition, an investigation was launched and during a search of the luggage of the latter. The PAF services also discovered, in his possession, another passport with a falsified visa to another country. The traveler in question was arrested, and the investigation aimed at determining the circumstances of this incident was entrusted to the judicial police of Inezgane.
Falsification of visa files: a network dismantled in Algiers
Last week, the General Directorate of National Security announced the dismantling of a network specializing in the falsification of administrative documents to be included in visa application files. During this operation, two people were arrested in Algiers.
In addition, the services in charge of this operation got their hands on 13 passports, several falsified documents. As well as a laptop, a printer and a fake stamp. Basically, all the equipment to falsify the documents in question. The two arrested persons were presented before the public prosecutor of the Bir Mourad Rais court.
