Closing arguments have concluded in the high-profile Moroccan drug trafficking case dubbed the “Sahara Escobar” trial, held at the Casablanca Court of Appeal. The case centers around accusations of large-scale drug trafficking operations. Defendants will have a final opportunity to address the court on June 25th before deliberations begin. A verdict is expected following this final hearing. The trial has garnered significant attention in Morocco, given the scale of the alleged criminal enterprise. The case was reported by Médias24, a leading Moroccan economic news source. No details regarding specific charges or evidence presented were released with the announcement of the closing arguments.