Moroccan Man Arrested Near Barcelona for Promoting Terrorism on Social Media

His arrest came after a year-long investigation carried out by agents of the Provincial Information Brigade of Barcelona and the Local Information Brigade of Motril (Granada).

In a statement, the Spanish police said the detainee used social media to post photos and videos with messages in favor of armed struggle and violent jihad. It also specifies that the defendant posted other clearly anti-Semitic publications.

According to the same source, the accused persisted in his activities of apology for jihadism. His arrest took place to prevent him from reaching an advanced state of radicalization and moving to an operational phase.