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Members of the Royal Gendarmerie of the Tangier Regional Command opened an investigation into the shooting incident with a hunting rifle that took place in the Akznaia area yesterday, Thursday, which witnessed a dangerous Hollywood chase between two light cars, at the level of the coastal road linking the Hajrine area and Tangier Airport, amid dangerous maneuvers that raised concerns among road users

Initial investigations are aimed at examining the background of the conflict between the parties involved who are suspected of being linked to drug smuggling networks, especially in light of its suspicion of being linked to conflicts over smuggling routes or sharing the proceeds of illegal activities, which are hypotheses that are currently subject to scrutiny by the competent authorities.

Initial data added that the incident developed into the use of a hunting rifle, as three gunshots were fired in circumstances that are still mysterious, without confirmation of any injuries. Before one of the two cars fled towards Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport Road, while the other disappeared from sight.

The incident mobilized the Royal Gendarmerie in Tangier, who quickly moved to the scene and began field investigations to identify those concerned and track their movements, while an investigation was opened under the supervision of the competent Public Prosecution to uncover all circumstances and circumstances surrounding the case.