In the first ten months of 2008, authorities in Morocco destroyed nearly 4,400 hectares of cannabis plantations.

Morocco is the largest supplier of cannabis to Europe.

Source:  “Morocco uses new technology to fight drug trafficking,” Morocco Newsline, November 18, 2008.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reported that $12.5 Billion is generated in revenue from drug trafficking activities in Morocco.  The primary product exported is marijuana.

Source:  “UN Warns About Nexus Between Drugs, Crime and Terrorism,” United Nations, Press Release, October 1, 2004.

Source:  Sarah Touahri, “ Morocco cracks down on piracy,“ Magharebia, October 10, 2006.

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