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Moroccan authorities dismantle terror cell linked to criminal activities

Moroccan security authorities have dismantled a suspected terrorist cell allegedly involved in a series of criminal activities linked to extremist ideology, according to an official statement. The operation, carried out over two days, led to the arrest of six individuals in several locations, including......

Moroccan authorities arrest 18-year-old suspected ISIS supporter

Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) has detained an 18-year-old man in the Douar El Amarna area of Settat province, suspected of planning terrorist attacks inspired by ISIS ideology. The arrest, carried out early Sunday, underscores Morocco's ongoing efforts to counter rising......

Morocco disrupts terror plot: 21-year-old woman arrested over ISIS links

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) has arrested a 21-year-old female student in Rabat, accusing her of planning a terrorist attack targeting a religious site in the city. The arrest, announced on Friday, highlights Morocco's ongoing efforts to thwart extremist threats. The......

Italian police arrest Moroccan national over terrorism charges

Police in Italy have apprehended a 46-year-old Moroccan man residing in Brescia on allegations of engaging in activities linked to international terrorism. This action follows a directive from the prosecutor’s office in Perugia and underscores ongoing efforts to combat extremist threats. The investigation,......

Anti-terror operation uncovers ISIS weapons cache in Morocco's Errachidia mountains

Moroccan authorities have discovered a significant weapons stockpile in a mountainous area of Errachidia province, linked to an ISIS-affiliated terrorist cell that was dismantled earlier this week. The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) located the cache through satellite technology and......

Moroccan authorities foil major terrorist plot targeting the kingdom

Moroccan authorities successfully thwarted a significant terrorist plot targeting the Kingdom earlier today, thanks to precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, carried out by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), came......

Moroccan authorities dismantle terrorist cell in Spata and Tamesna

In a decisive and proactive effort to counter domestic terrorism, Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) successfully dismantled a terrorist cell in a strategic operation conducted early on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The coordinated raids targeted two key locations: the bustling......

Morocco thwarts imminent terrorist plot

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), based on precise information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), successfully foiled an "imminent terrorist plot" that had reached an advanced stage of preparation......

US-Morocco Security Alliance: A Blueprint for Regional, Global Security

In 2023, Morocco made significant strides in contributing to global security, particularly in the fight against terrorism. The country’s arrest of 56 individuals involved in terrorist activities, many with links to ISIS, showcased its pivotal role in counterterrorism efforts. The US, in its 2023......