Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group's regional franchise. View on euronews

Moroccan authorities have arrested a dozen people they said were planning attacks on behalf of the Islamic State in the Sahel

The north African country's counterterrorism unit said it had foiled attacks planned by a 12-member terror cell in the Sahel region. Authorities described their plans as an "imminent dangerous terrorist plot.

The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) held a press conference today at its Sale headquarters providing details on the major foiled The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) held a press conference today at its Sale headquarters providing details on the major foiled terrorist plot on February 19.

Morocco's counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attacks against national and international targets in the country by a 12-member cell loyal to Islamic State in the Sahel. The operation underscores the threat emanating from jihadist militancy in the Sahel,

The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) said on Wednesday that it successfully thwarted a “highly dangerous” terrorist plot targeting Morocco, commissioned and instigated directly by a senior ISIS leader in the Sahel region of Africa.

The level of vigilance must remain high to neutralize and thwart terrorist plans targeting Morocco, said Boubker Sabik, spokesperson for the National Security and Territorial Surveillance services, in a press briefing on Monday,