Morocco, France prevent terrorist attack on religious site in Rabat

A joint security operation between Morocco and France has disrupted a planned terrorist attack on a religious site in Rabat, according to The Arab Weekly and agencies. A  21-year-old female student, affiliated with the Islamic State, was arrested on June 28th.

The suspect had reportedly planned a serious attack, acquired skills in making explosives and lethal poisons and had begun gathering the materials needed to carry out the attack.

A joint official statement emphasised the operation’s role in reinforcing long-standing cooperation between Moroccan and French security services. They also noted efforts to expand joint operations targeting organised crime and internationally wanted suspects.

The Arab Weekly and agencies