فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat, Morocco – June 27, 2025 — In a high-level preemptive operation, Moroccan security forces have foiled a serious terrorist plot targeting the capital, Rabat. The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), acting on intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) and in close coordination with French intelligence services, arrested a 21-year-old female student suspected of allegiance to the terrorist organization ISIS (Daesh).
Target: A Religious Site in Rabat
According to an official statement from the BCIJ, the suspect, a student at a technical institute, was actively preparing an attack on a religious facility in Rabat. She had reportedly acquired knowledge in the fabrication of explosives and toxins, and had gathered flammable materials and related tools to carry out the planned attack.
Seized Materials and Evidence of Extremism
During the search operation, security officers seized extremist literature and handwritten materials inciting violence and intolerance, in addition to devices and chemical compounds directly linked to the attack preparations.
Investigation Under Anti-Terrorism Law
The suspect has been placed in custody under Morocco’s anti-terrorism legislation, pending further investigation by the specialized public prosecutor. Authorities are now working to determine whether the individual was recruited by foreign operatives, and to uncover the extent of her radicalization and any potential international connections.
Moroccan Counterterrorism Praised for Effectiveness
This operation reaffirms Morocco’s effective counterterrorism strategy, based on proactive intelligence and robust international cooperation, particularly with French security services. It also underscores the continued vigilance of Moroccan security forces amid evolving global terrorist threats.
