Coordinated Efforts to Combat Terrorism
In a significant security operation conducted on March 25, 2026, the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) in Morocco, in collaboration with the Spanish National Police's General Information Commission (CGI), successfully dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated with the notorious ISIS organization. This joint operation, which took place simultaneously in both countries, resulted in the arrest of three extremists operating across Morocco and Spain. The initiative is part of ongoing collaborative efforts aimed at mitigating terrorist threats and dismantling extremist networks that jeopardize the safety of both nations.
Details of the Operation and Arrests
The operation was executed early in the morning, leading to the apprehension of two individuals in Tangier by the special forces of the DGST, while the leader of this terrorist cell was arrested in Majorca, Spain. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects arrested in Morocco were engaged in financing and providing logistical support to active fighters affiliated with ISIS branches in sub-Saharan regions and Somalia. Furthermore, the cell leader is suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Spain, utilizing tactics associated with individual terrorism.
As part of the judicial investigation, the two suspects apprehended in Tangier have been placed in custody while the BCIJ conducts a thorough inquiry under the supervision of the terrorism prosecution office. This investigation aims to uncover all affiliations and connections of the network on both national and regional levels. This latest security initiative highlights the effectiveness of the longstanding cooperation between Moroccan and Spanish security forces, emphasizing the importance of their strategic partnership in combating terrorism, which has led to the dismantling of over 30 terrorist cells since 2014, thereby thwarting significant threats and dangerous plots against their security.
As reported by maroc-hebdo.com.
