Said A., a 35-year-old Moroccan national, was arrested by the GIGN in Paris on October 8 under a European arrest warrant issued by Dutch authorities.

He is a significant member of the Mocro Maffia, a Moroccan-origin criminal organization based in the Netherlands, and is considered a key figure within this group.

Said A. has been wanted since late August for drug trafficking, the production of synthetic drugs, and is also suspected of involvement in kidnapping and torture in Spain.

The operation leading to his arrest was conducted by the elite GIGN unit, in support of Paris research section investigators.

The arrest occurred without incident outside a restaurant in the 18th arrondissement of Paris at around 3 PM.

He was subject to a European arrest warrant for serious offenses including drug trafficking and acts of torture.

The warrant was issued by the Netherlands at the end of August 2024, highlighting the urgency of his apprehension.

Investigators classify him as an important figure involved in cocaine distribution and other drug-related activities.

His arrest follows a broader crackdown on the Mocro Maffia, which has been under scrutiny following the life sentence of its leader, Ridouan Taghi, for multiple murders.

The arrest underscores ongoing efforts by European authorities to dismantle the Mocro Maffia, which is notorious for its violent conflicts and control over a significant portion of the cocaine market in Europe.

Following his arrest, Said A. will be presented to a magistrate, who will process his extradition to the Netherlands as per the European arrest warrant.

The Mocro Maffia is known for its violent tactics and has been involved in various criminal activities, including arms trafficking and drug-related violence.