Morocco
Morocco Arrests 50 Suspected Jihadists in Nationwide Anti-Terror Sweep
Around fifty individuals were arrested on Wednesday in Morocco during a major operation targeting suspected members of jihadist groups.
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Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation
Morocco
Joint Morocco-Spain Operation Foils ISIS-Linked Terror Plot, Arrests Made
Following information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) proceeded, last Wednesday, to the arrest of an individual suspected of belonging to the "Daesh" organization, active between Morocco and Spain.
Morocco
Morocco Dismantles ISIS-Linked Terror Cell Planning Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) , based on information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), announced the dismantling of a terrorist cell linked to the Daesh organization . The latter was preparing to deploy a series of terrorist acts aimed at destabilizing the security of the kingdom, according to a press release relayed by the MAP agency.
Morocco
Morocco's Two-Decade Battle Against Islamic Extremism: From Casablanca to ISIS
Islamic extremism in Morocco has been marked by five key moments, including the Casablanca attacks in 2003 and 2007, the Arab Spring in 2011, and the creation of the Islamic State (IS) in 2014. To fight the phenomenon, the Moroccan authorities have put in place institutions and reforms.
Morocco
Morocco Foils ISIS-Linked Terror Plot, Arrests 13 Suspects Across Country
Thirteen people were arrested by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) last Thursday. Suspected of being supporters of the terrorist organization "Islamic State", the individuals were arrested during operations carried out in several cities of the country, including Casablanca, Béni Mellal, Mohammedia, Khénifra, Témara, Tiflet, Tanger, Ksar El Kébir, Rissani and Berkane.
Morocco
Major Drug Kingpin and Associates Arrested in Morocco's El Jadida Region
Based on the elements of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), the elements of the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) succeeded in arresting a drug baron and four other individuals suspected of being involved in an international network.
Morocco
Morocco Rises in Global Terrorism Index, Ranks Among Safest Nations
Morocco has one of the highest levels of anti-terrorist security in the world. With a score of 0.757, the kingdom is ranked 83rd in the category of countries least affected by terrorist acts, according to the 2023 edition of the Global Terrorism Index of the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Morocco
Daesh-Linked Cell Arrested in Casablanca Policeman's Murder, BCIJ Reveals
A few days after the assassination of a policeman and the arrest of three individuals affiliated with Daesh, the director of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), Cherkaoui Habboub, provided, during a press conference, more details on this terrorist cell and the criminal plan established and implemented for the murder of the policeman.
Morocco
ISIS Supporter Arrested in Morocco for Planning Lone Wolf Attack
An individual suspected of being an extremist element linked to the terrorist organization "Daesh" was arrested by the judicial police of Safi on Wednesday, thanks to information provided by the services of the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
Morocco
Moroccan Security Forces Dismantle Terror Cell, Arrest Three Suspects
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations proceeded, this Thursday, March 9, 2023, to dismantle a terrorist cell composed of three members aged between 19 and 28 years old.
Morocco
Morocco's Security Chief Warns of Iran-Hezbollah Threat, Cites Polisario Support
In the eyes of Habboub Cherkaoui , Director of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), the proximity between Iran and Hezbollah "represents a threat to the stability and security of Morocco."
Morocco
Man Arrested in Morocco for Terrorism After Weapons Cache and Extremist Materials Found
The elements of the judicial police of Fnideq, proceeded on Monday, to the arrest of a man for apology of terrorism and violence against ascendants. An investigation has been opened.