Tangier terrorist suspect prepared explosives and remote detonators

Tangier terrorism investigation explosives manufacturing ISIS Morocco security

Forensic analysis by Morocco's National Forensic Police Laboratory has revealed the advanced stage of a terrorist plot involving a 22-year-old suspect arrested in Tangier on October 9. The suspect, believed to be loyal to ISIS, was apprehended by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) in coordination with local police.

Laboratory tests confirmed the suspect possessed a wide array of chemical precursors and materials for manufacturing high-potency explosives, including TATP (acetone peroxide), urea nitrate, and chlorate. Investigators also seized nails and screws intended for use as shrapnel to maximize casualties.

Technological evidence showed the suspect had modified a mobile phone with electronic circuits to function as a remote detonation system. Digital forensics further indicated that the suspect had conducted experimental explosions and possessed manuscripts detailing cyberattack techniques, suggesting a dual-threat capability involving both physical violence and digital disruption.

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Casablanca · Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations · General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance · General Directorate of National Security · ISIS · Moroccan National Police · National Forensic Police Laboratory · Tangier

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[● 9 SOURCES] Forensic analysis confirmed the seizure of materials used to manufacture explosives, including TATP. alaoual.com · fesnews.net · tanjanews.com · www.atlas24.ma · www.chamalpress.ma · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Nails and screws were seized to be used as shrapnel in potential explosions. alaoual.com · fesnews.net · tanjanews.com · www.atlas24.ma · www.chamalpress.ma · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The suspect had modified a mobile phone with electronic circuits to serve as a remote detonation system. alaoual.com · fesnews.net · tanjanews.com · www.atlas24.ma · www.chamalpress.ma · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] A 22-year-old extremist suspected of being loyal to ISIS was arrested in Tangier on October 9. alaoual.com · fesnews.net · tanjanews.com · www.atlas24.ma · www.chamalpress.ma · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Seized items included urea fertilizer, nitric acid, and chemicals for creating urea nitrate. alaoual.com · fesnews.net · tanjanews.com · www.atlas24.ma · www.chamalpress.ma · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Digital traces indicated the suspect had conducted experimental explosions. www.atlas24.ma · fesnews.net · hnews.ma
[○ 1 SOURCE] The suspect possessed manuscripts detailing cyberattack techniques. www.atlas24.ma