In a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, Moroccan and Spanish authorities announced on March 25 the successful dismantling of a terror cell affiliated with the ISIS group. This operation involved three individuals who operated across both nations, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between Morocco and Spain in addressing security threats.
The Moroccan Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), in coordination with the Spanish National Police's General Intelligence Commission, reported that the operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects in Tangier, Morocco, while the leader of the cell was apprehended in Mallorca, Spain. This coordinated action underscores the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation in tackling extremist activities.
According to a statement cited by the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP), those detained in Morocco were allegedly involved in providing logistical and financial support to ISIS operatives active in the Sahel region and Somalia. Meanwhile, the leader of the cell is under investigation for his suspected role in planning a terrorist attack on Spanish territory, further emphasizing the serious nature of the threats posed by such groups.
This operation is part of a broader bilateral security cooperation initiative established between Rabat and Madrid since 2014, during which both countries have successfully dismantled nearly 30 extremist cells through joint efforts. Authorities from both nations have noted that this latest achievement exemplifies the critical importance of strategic coordination in countering the threats posed by international terrorism.
As reported by sana.sy.
