Three ISIS operatives have been nabbed by Moroccan and Spanish authorities in a joint police operation carried out by the two countries’ counter-terrorism services, according to press reports
Two extremists of this dangerous cell were captured Wednesday in Tangier Their ringleader, based in Mallorca, was also arrested the same day. The Preliminary investigation showed that the two jihadists of Tangier provided financing and logistical support to ISIS fighters active in the Sahel region and Somalia, while their captain was preparing from his Mallorca hideout a terrorist attack against Spain.
This joint anti-terror operation strengthens further security cooperation between Rabat and Madrid, leading to the neutralization of over thirty terror cells since 2014.
Morocco shares critical intelligence with European partners on imminent terror risks, which helped to foil several terrorist plots and save lives.
The country’s counter-terrorism strategy combines vigilant security measures with regional & international cooperation, and terrorist counter-radicalization policies.
