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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Morocco: BCIJ dismantles 4-Member cell of recruiters for ISIS branch in Sahel-Saharan region
Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) dismantled, on January 29 and 30, a four-member terrorist network active in the cities of Tangier, Casablanca, Beni Mellal and Inzegane. The network was attempting to recruit and send fighters to join the branch of ISIS (Daesh) in the Sahel-Saharan region. Preliminary investigation shows that the network has […]
Morocco: Three-member cell affiliated to Daesh dismantled in Tangier
Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) announced this Monday it has dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated to “Daesh” organization that was operating in the city of Tangier. The cell members, aged between 31 and 40, were preparing to carry out dangerous terrorist projects aimed at undermining the security and stability of the Kingdom, according […]









