Defendants in the high-profile “Desert Escobar” drug trafficking case appeared before the Casablanca Court of Appeal on Thursday to deliver final statements before sentencing. Nine of the 28 accused chose to address the court, presided over by Counselor Ali Tarshi. Notably absent were key figures, including former Eastern Region President, Abdellah B. The case centers around a major international drug trafficker nicknamed “Desert Escobar.” The court is expected to issue its verdict following these final statements. The defendants’ statements offer a last chance to potentially influence the court’s decision in the widely followed case. Further details regarding the content of the statements have not yet been released.