Morocco Fights Illegal Imports from Ceuta

Morocco is building a free trade economic zone in the northern town of Fnideq, near the Spanish-administered enclave city of Ceuta, in a bid to reduce illegal imports. Smuggling through Ceuta has been significant. The value of smuggled goods entering Morocco through the Ceuta border at between US$620 million and US$800 million per year, resulting in substantial losses in unpaid duties. In contrast, Ceuta’s legal exports to Morocco are...

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