Moroccan judicial police in Tangier arrested a 22-year-old suspect on Friday, allegedly for supporting the Daesh terrorist organization. According to a statement from the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations, the arrest was made possible by precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. The suspect is believed to have been preparing to carry out terrorist projects in Morocco.
A search conducted as part of the investigation led to the seizure of several items, including manuscripts containing cyber-attack methods and electronic devices. The devices included a modified phone connected to electrical wires, a welding machine, electrical wires, batteries, adhesive tape, nails, electrical cutters, and welding goggles. Additionally, solid and liquid chemical substances suspected of being used to prepare and manufacture explosives were also confiscated.
The chemical substances will be subjected to technical and scientific expertise to determine their composition and intended use. According to initial investigation data, the suspect had begun experimenting with preparing explosive devices. This has raised concerns that he may have been planning to carry out attacks in Morocco.
The suspect was handed over to the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations, where he was placed under judicial supervision for further investigation. The probe is being conducted under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor's Office responsible for terrorism cases. Authorities aim to uncover all potential terrorist projects the suspect may have been involved in and determine the extent of his connections within Morocco and abroad.
The General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance and judicial police in Tangier have been working together to monitor and disrupt potential terrorist threats in the region. This arrest demonstrates the efforts of Moroccan authorities to prevent terrorist activities and protect national security.
The suspect's alleged involvement in preparing explosive devices and potential terrorist projects has sparked concerns about the threat of terrorism in Morocco. Authorities have been working to address these concerns through increased surveillance and intelligence gathering.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to gather more information about the suspect's activities and connections. The case highlights the importance of continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to prevent terrorist threats.
Key points
- Moroccan authorities arrested a 22-year-old suspect with alleged ties to Daesh in Tangier on Friday.
- The suspect was found to be in possession of electronic devices and chemical substances suspected of being used to prepare explosives.
- Authorities believe the suspect may have been planning to carry out terrorist projects in Morocco.
