Moroccan authorities have arrested a 15-year-old student in Casablanca for making a fictitious terror threat against a school. The arrest was made on Friday at noon by the prefectural police judicial service of Casablanca, in close coordination with the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. The student is suspected of making two phone calls to a school in Casablanca, claiming to have a car bomb that would explode in front of the school.

The threat led to the activation of the school's security protocol and the launch of an investigation. The school received the calls from an unknown number on Friday morning. The caller claimed to have a car bomb that would explode in front of the school, prompting a swift response from the authorities. The police launched an investigation and identified the student who made the calls.

The student was arrested as part of a judicial investigation ordered by the competent prosecutor's office. The investigation aimed to clarify the circumstances surrounding the fictitious threat. The police found that the threat was a false alarm, and the student was identified and arrested.

The police are still investigating and searching for a second minor suspected of being involved in the crime. The second suspect is believed to have been complicit in the fictitious terror threat, which targeted several schools in Casablanca. The authorities are working to gather more information and apprehend the second suspect.

The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between authorities and the public in preventing and responding to security threats. The Moroccan authorities have been working to enhance security measures in schools and other public places. The arrest of the 15-year-old student shows that the authorities are taking a proactive approach to addressing security threats.

The student will face charges related to making a fictitious terror threat. The authorities have not disclosed the student's identity or any further details about the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and more information may be released as it becomes available.

The incident is a reminder of the need for schools and communities to be aware of potential security threats and to report suspicious behavior. The Moroccan authorities have been working to improve security measures in schools and to educate students and staff about the importance of vigilance and cooperation with the authorities.

Key points

  • A 15-year-old student was arrested in Casablanca for making a fictitious terror threat against a school.
  • The student made two phone calls to a school, claiming to have a car bomb that would explode in front of the school.
  • The authorities are still investigating and searching for a second minor suspected of being involved in the crime.

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