Morocco’s counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attack plots targeting sensitive sites and public security by a cell loyal to Islamic State’s affiliate in the Sahel.

Details of the Foiled Plot

Ten suspects were arrested in coordinated operations in several cities, including Agadir, Taroudant, Casablanca, Hajeb, Tetouan, Fqih Ben Salah, and Safi.

Preliminary investigations showed that the suspects had pledged allegiance to Islamic State and received direct instructions from the group’s Sahel branch to carry out attacks in Morocco.

During searches, authorities found bladed weapons, military-style clothing, documents containing instructions on making explosive devices, digital materials, and chemical substances.

Security forces also recovered butane gas cylinders, pressure cookers, some filled with nails and others connected to electrical wiring, at a warehouse used by the group.

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