Morocco said on Tuesday that it dismantled a cell suspected of recruiting fighters for the Islamic State (IS) group, Xinhua news agency reported.
The busted network operated in the cities of Casablanca and Boujniba, the Moroccan interior ministry said in a statement.
Investigations revealed that the network was plotting to create dormant cells to perpetrate "terrorist" schemes in the North African country, the ministry added.
Also Read
The members of the cell had extensive knowledge of how to make explosives, and were planning with Moroccan IS fighters to attack key facilities in Morocco, the statement added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app