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France repatriates 9 smuggled fossils to Morocco, some dating back up to 72 million years
Morocco has repatriated nine rare fossils dating back to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 66 to 72 million years old. These fossils were seized by French authorities in the city of Menton in February 2025, during an attempted smuggling operation via a truck from Spain to Italy. The fossils include teeth of extinct marine reptiles and species close to ancient crocodiles, extracted from one of Morocco's geological basins, giving them significant scientific and cultural value. The recovery operation reflects the ongoing cooperation between Morocco and France to protect natural and cultural heritage and demonstrates their joint efforts to combat the smuggling of historical and natural artifacts.
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