A verdict remains pending in the high-profile Moroccan case dubbed the “Escobar of the Sahara,” involving alleged drug traffickers Said Naciri and Abdenbi Bioui. The case, which concluded its hearing on Thursday, June 25th, has seen a delay of over eight hours in delivering a judgment as of 7 PM local time. The proceedings have garnered significant attention in Morocco, with the case referred to locally as the “Naciri-Bioui” affair. Details surrounding the charges and evidence presented have been widely reported by Moroccan media outlet Médias24. The prolonged deliberation suggests a complex legal assessment is underway. No official explanation for the delay has been released by the court. The outcome of the trial is anticipated to have considerable implications for Morocco’s efforts to combat drug trafficking.