Moroccan authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man in Tangier on suspicion of supporting the Islamic State (ISIS) and planning to carry out a terrorist attack. The arrest was made on October 9, 2026, by the judicial police in Tangier, based on information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. The suspect is believed to have been preparing to carry out a terrorist project in Morocco.
The suspect was found to have conducted experiments to prepare explosive devices and had in his possession several materials that could be used to make explosives. A search of his premises revealed manuscripts containing methods related to cybercrime, electronic devices, including a modified phone connected to electrical wires, as well as welding equipment, batteries, adhesive tape, nails, and electrical cutters.
The authorities also seized solid and liquid chemical substances that are suspected to be used in the preparation and manufacture of explosives. These substances will be subjected to technical and scientific expertise to determine their composition and the purpose of their possession. The suspect was taken into custody for questioning by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations.
The investigation aims to uncover all the terrorist projects that the suspect is believed to have been involved in, as well as the nature and extent of his connections within Morocco and abroad. The authorities are working to determine whether the suspect was acting alone or as part of a larger network.
The arrest in Tangier is part of a broader effort by Moroccan authorities to combat terrorism and extremism in the country. Morocco has been working to prevent terrorist attacks and to disrupt the activities of extremist groups operating in the country.
The authorities have not released any further information about the suspect or the potential terrorist plot, but the arrest highlights the ongoing threat of terrorism in Morocco and the region. The country has been a key partner in regional and international efforts to combat terrorism.
The investigation into the suspect's activities is ongoing, and the authorities are working to gather more information about his plans and connections. The arrest in Tangier demonstrates the authorities' commitment to preventing terrorist attacks and protecting the country's security.
Key points
- Moroccan authorities arrested a 22-year-old suspected ISIS supporter in Tangier on October 9, 2026.
- The suspect was found to have been preparing to carry out a terrorist project and had in his possession materials that could be used to make explosives.
- The investigation aims to uncover all the terrorist projects that the suspect is believed to have been involved in.
