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Explosive materials seized during recent dismantling of terrorist cell

The results of an expertise carried out by the forensic science laboratory reveal that all the materials seized during the dismantling of the terrorist cell on September 10, are used in the manufacturing of explosive charges. The Attorney General at the Rabat Court of Appeal announced on Saturday that the materials seized by Morocco’s anti-terror […]

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Morocco ensues pre-emptive strikes against terrorist groups

After a master-strike that led to arresting six would be suicide-bombers, Morocco’s bureau for judicial investigation (BCIJ) found more explosive material hidden in a car in the residency where the sister of the group’s leader lived in Temara, near Rabat. The terrorist group loyal to IS was busted last week in an operation in which […]

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Morocco’s counter-terrorism agency dismantles terror cell, arrests suspects

Morocco’s counter-terrorism agency, the central bureau for judicial investigation (BCIJ), conducted a simultaneous operation in multiple cities against suspected terrorists leading to the arrest of five people. Part of a continuous crackdown and a pre-emptive strategy against terrorist cells, the operation took place in the outskirts of Rabat in Temara, Tifelt and Skhirat as well […]

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Morocco’s BCIJ dismantles 4-member terrorist cell

The Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) dismantled, on Monday, a pro-ISIS terror cell, including four people aged between 23 and 51 who were operating in the city of Sidi Slimane, said the Interior Ministry in a statement. The security operation led to the seizure of electronic devices, light weapons, a military fatigue, several manuscripts […]

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Morocco: Six-Member Terrorist Cell Dismantled

The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) dismantled, on Tuesday, on the basis of accurate intelligence tips provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), a six-member terrorist cell that was operating in Casablanca, Mohammedia and Azilal, the Interior Ministry said in a statement. The cell members, aged 18 to 59, are imbued with […]

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Morocco: Six ISIS loyalists nabbed near Marrakech

Moroccan security forces have arrested in two separate operations six supporters of the Islamic state group (ISIS) in Safi, near the city of Marrakech. Three men, including a 20-year old who is member of the international terror group, were nabbed by Royal Gendarmerie forces in the first operation, conducted on the basis of intelligence provided […]

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Morocco, Spain Dismantle Terrorist Cell

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) and Spanish National Police have dismantled a four-member terrorist cell this Wednesday (Dec.4). The four individuals were arrested during a joint operation with the Spanish National Police. Three suspects, aged between 24 and 39, were arrested in Ferkhana and Bni Nsar in the Northeastern province of Nador. One […]

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BCIJ arrests ISIS supporter near Rabat

Morocco’s FBI, the central Bureau of judicial investigations (BCIJ), arrested an extremist, suspected of supporting ISIS ideology, in Salé, Rabat’s twin-city, this Tuesday, who was preparing to carry out a suicide attack. Preliminary investigations showed that the 33-year old suspect knows how to manufacture explosives and was promoting and glorifying the extremist ideology of ISIS […]

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Morocco’s BCIJ Arrests 2-ISIS Linked Suspects in Rabat

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested two ISIS-linked suspects in Rabat Sunday, Nov. 17. The suspects, aged 30 and 34, had plotted to carry out terror attacks across Morocco, a statement from the BCIJ said. An investigation into the two suspects revealed that they were promoting ISIS ideology. During the arrest operation, the […]

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Morocco’s BCIJ Arrests 6 ISIS-Linked Terror Suspects Near Casablanca, in Chefchaouen; Impressive Arsenal Seized

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) dismantled early Friday (Oct. 25) two ISIS-linked terror cells in Tamaris II in the southern suburbs of Casablanca and in Chefchaouenon. The first operation in coastal Tamaris II led to the arrest of two suspects aged 26 and 27. The BCIJ seized weapons including knives, ammunition, and materials […]