Spain and Morocco in 2023 collaborated in 14 anti-terrorist operations, resulting in over 80 detainees, as reported by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior after a meeting between Fernando Grande-Marlaska and his Moroccan counterpart, Abdelouafi Laftit, during Marlaska’s first overseas trip of the current legislature.
The latest joint operation occurred on December 19 in Nador and Melilla. Executed by the Spanish General Information Commissariat and Morocco’s DGST, the process led to the dismantling of a jihadist recruitment and indoctrination network.
For Spain, 2023 set a record with 78 arrests for jihadist terrorism crimes by the State Security Forces, marking the highest number since March 11, 2004.
The Rabat meeting addressed immigration policy, highlighting a 41% decrease in entries to Ceuta and Melilla. Additionally, shared interests, such as the fight against organized crime and civil protection, were discussed, emphasizing Spain’s continued support for Morocco.
In Morocco, the Central Office of Judicial Research wrapped up 2023, thwarting 500 terrorist projects and disbanding 215 terrorist cells since 2002.
In 2023, the Central Office for Judicial Investigations dismantled 6 terrorist cells, leading to the arrest of 21 individuals across various preemptive operations in regions such as Nador, Chtouka Ait Baha, Souk Arbaa Gharb, Tetouan, Larache, Tangier, and Inzegane Ait Melloul.
Throughout the year, Morocco played a crucial role in preventing international bloodshed, notably partnering with Spain to foil terrorist plans targeting Nador and Melilla.
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