Rabat, April 24 -- King Mohammed VI launched construction on a new headquarters for Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) on Wednesday in the Hay Riad district in Rabat.

The new headquarters, which are set to cost MAD 2 billion ($207 million), are in line with the royal speech from the 17th anniversary of the King's Throne Day in 2016, according to Maghreb Arab Press (MAP).

During his speech, the King acknowledged the difficulties faced by national police due to limited resources.

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"They work day and night and are subject to tremendous pressure, as they are exposed to danger when they are on duty."

In his speech, the King urg...