The Public Prosecution disclosed 12 violations committed in the stadiums during the Africa Cup period from December 21 to January 6.
According to data from the Public Prosecution Authority, the number of offenders reached 128 individuals of different nationalities who were prosecuted based on a series of criminal acts related to access to the stadiums and others concerning security and public order.
The violation of (1) entering or attempting to enter the stadium using deception topped the list of recorded criminal acts with 61 cases, followed by the violation of (2) selling match tickets at a higher or lower price than the specified price or without a license (19 cases), and then violations of (3) entering the field and (4) illegal residence (10 cases each).
During the mentioned period, violations related to (5) forgery of a commercial document and its use (9 violations), (6) lighting fireworks inside the stadium (8 violations), and (7) throwing incendiary materials during a sports event (four violations) were also recorded.
The prosecutions also included violations related to (8) violence, (9) possession of cannabis and drug use, (10) entering a sports event while intoxicated, (11) possessing an access badge in someone else’s name, (12) public intoxication, and (13) taking a person’s photo without their consent.
It is noteworthy that judicial offices have been established in the stadiums hosting the Africa Cup of Nations matches, notably the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, as part of the establishment of a new institutional mechanism for managing cases that may be presented to the Public Prosecution regarding violations that may occur during the matches.
This initiative aims to establish a modern and effective approach to handling issues within sports venues by enabling representatives of the Public Prosecution, in coordination with security services and relevant authorities, to intervene immediately to address any potential cases, ensuring prompt action while fully respecting individual rights and guarantees of a fair trial, maintaining order and security inside the stadiums, and alleviating pressure on the courts.
