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Morocco: BCIJ arrests suspected ISIS supporter in M’diq

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested a 31-year old man in M’diq, Northern Morocco, on Saturday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist plot inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State group, known as ISIS or Daesh, authorities said. The arrest was carried out on the basis of intelligence provided by the General […]

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Extremist Affiliated with So-Called ‘Islamic State’ Arrested in Dakhla

Dakhla’s Judicial Police arrested on Tuesday an extremist affiliated with the terrorist organization known as the “Islamic State”, on the basis of information provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) announced in a statement. According to preliminary findings of the investigation, the suspect, 22, expressed his […]

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Morocco’s BCIJ arrests Daesh-affiliated terror suspect

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested in Settat on Sunday an individual suspected of allegiance to the extremist group Daesh. According to the BCIJ, the suspect had expressed interest in manufacturing explosives and suicide belts and was allegedly preparing attacks targeting public safety and order. Investigators say the man was in contact with […]

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Morocco: BCIJ deals preemptive blow to ISIS, dismantles terrorist cell between Tetouan, Chefchaouen

As part of the proactive security operations aimed at neutralizing the risks of terrorist threats and thwarting destructive plots aiming at endangering the security and stability of Morocco, and disrupt public order, the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), affiliated with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, succeeded in the early hours of this Wednesday […]

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One-year-long investigations, monitoring led to latest dismantling of terrorist cell – BCIJ

The investigations and monitoring of the activities of the recently dismantled terrorist cell, named by its members “The Lions of the Caliphate in Maghreb Al Aqsa”, spanned over nearly a year, said the Director of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), Cherkaoui Habboub, on Monday. Speaking at a press briefing organized at the BCIJ […]

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Morocco foils imminent terrorist plot, four extremist suspects arrested

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), working on accurate intelligence from the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), successfully foiled an imminent terrorist plot early Sunday morning. The plan, which was in its preparatory stages, involved carrying out explosive attacks. A coordinated operation by DGST special forces, BCIJ officers, the aerial brigade, and the […]

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Morocco: Three ISIS supporters arrested for alleged involvement in terrorist plots

Three supporters of the terrorist organization ISIS were arrested this Tuesday by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) for their alleged involvement in the preparation of several terrorist plots aimed at seriously undermining Morocco’s security and public order The arrest was conducted on the basis of information provided by the services of the General […]

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ISIS sympathizer suspected of planning large-scale terrorist plots arrested in Marrakech

Marrakech’s judicial police arrested on Monday an 18-year-old, suspected of being a supporter of the terrorist organization ISIS. The suspect has reportedly been planning large-scale terrorist attacks targeting sensitive sites within the Kingdom, according to a statement from the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ). The operation, conducted on intelligence provided by the General Directorate […]

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Morocco’s BCIJ arrests four Daesh supporters

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested this Thursday four supporters of the terrorist organization “Daesh” for their alleged involvement in preparing terrorist plans aimed at undermining public order. The Special Forces of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) launched intervention and arrest procedures as part of separate and simultaneous operations targeting the […]

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Morocco: Five-member terrorist cell dismantled by BCIJ

A five-member terrorist cell supporting Daesh terrorist organization was dismantled this Friday by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), an offshoot of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The suspects, aged between 22 and 46, were arrested for their alleged involvement in preparing the execution of terrorist plans aimed at seriously undermining public […]