Tangier:Judicial police in Tangier have apprehended a 22-year-old extremist affiliated with ISIS. The arrest took place on Friday evening, following intelligence from the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, as stated by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ).

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, a search of the suspect’s premises resulted in the seizure of manuscripts on cyber intrusion methods and various electronic devices. These included a modified cell phone connected to electrical wires.

The authorities also confiscated equipment such as electrical wires, batteries, adhesive tape, nails, circuit breakers, welding goggles, and chemicals suspected of being used for explosives manufacturing. These substances will undergo technical and scientific analysis to verify their composition and intended use.

Initial findings from the investigation reveal that the suspect had started planning terrorist activities in Morocco and had conducted early experiments in making explosive devices. The suspect has been transferred to the BCIJ and is in custody awaiting further investigation under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office handling terrorism cases.

The ongoing investigation seeks to uncover any terrorist plots the suspect may have been preparing and to explore possible connections with individuals or networks both within Morocco and internationally. This operation is part of extensive security measures to counteract the threats posed by terrorist organizations to Morocco’s security and the safety of its citizens.