Police authorities in Tangier, in light of information provided by the services of the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), successfully detained a 28-year-old extremist – hailing from Mohammedia (Casablanca region)- for his alleged association with the ISIS organization, reported the DGST on Thursday.
The suspect, had pledged allegiance to the purported leader of ISIS and was actively involved in planning a terrorist attack against the aforementioned target located in the far-north of Morocco.
The individual who was arrested is now in provisional custody, allowing for further investigation into ties to terrorist rings. The authorities aim to uncover the objectives of the suspect, and to identify those involved in any potential criminal co-conspiracy.