Midelt: Judicial police forces from Midelt (central Morocco) and Douar Douibat in Youssoufia (central west-Morocco) arrested on Friday two extremists affiliated with the terrorist organization ‘Daesh,’ announced the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ).

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the arrests were part of a coordinated effort involving insights provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). This operation is a part of ongoing efforts to address the dangers posed by extremism and terrorist threats that target the security of the Kingdom and the safety of its citizens, as stated by the BCIJ in a press release.

Preliminary findings from the investigation, supported by security surveillance operations, revealed that the two suspects, both aged 19, had pledged allegiance to the so-called emir of ‘Daesh.’ Their intention was to carry out imminent terrorist attacks as part of a ‘lone wolf jihad,’ which aimed to seriously undermine the safety of individuals, public order, and vital infrastructure, the release specifies.

The two suspects have been taken into custody and are awaiting their transfer to the BCIJ. A criminal investigation will be conducted under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor’s Office responsible for terrorism cases. This investigation aims to determine the full extent of their extremist activities and to establish any possible links with other terrorist organizations.