A suspect died in Tangier after swallowing a bag filled with drugs during an attempted arrest at the bus station on Tuesday, June 24.
The regional judicial police in Tangier, under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office, have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death. The suspect had a prior criminal record.
According to initial investigation reports, a police officer began verifying the suspect’s identity after noticing suspicious behavior. Upon arrival at the bus station, the suspect provided an identification document that belonged to someone else.
The suspect then resisted arrest and attempted to flee, pushing the officer. The officer managed to chase him down and apprehend him after he fell to the ground.
During the pursuit, the suspect swallowed a plastic bag believed to contain doses of a narcotic substance. This bag has been secured for scientific analysis to identify its nature and chemical composition. The suspect was transported to the hospital for urgent care after entering a hysterical state, where he was later declared dead.
The body has been retained for autopsy to determine the cause of death. Authorities are currently reviewing footage from the officer’s body camera that recorded the incident, and interviews are being conducted with several witnesses who observed the events to clarify the circumstances surrounding the case.
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