Security forces arrested on Tuesday night five individuals linked to ISIS and suspected of planning terror attacks in the Kingdom, the Central Office of Judicial Research said in a statement.
The suspects, aged between 20 and 45, were arrested in separate operations, in Kenitra, Inzegane, Ait Melloul, Chichaoua, and Casablanca.
The Office said each of the suspects had declared “loyalty” to ISIS, and were involved in plans to carry out terrorist projects using explosive objects, or targeting security elements and institutions.
The investigations showed that among the arrested suspects were those who were keen to be trained on how to manufacture explosives.
Forces seized a hunting rifle and a quantity of ammunition, as well as knives and a set of digital equipment.
The suspects were placed under police custody pending investigations, concluded the statement.
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