The dismantled terrorist cell, last week, was linked to ISIS's Sahel branch, which sought to establish a Moroccan presence. The group of 12 members, aged 18-40, received direct orders from the Sahelian «External Operations Committee» to plan and execute attacks.
Moroccan authorities dismantled, Wednesday, a terrorist cell linked to ISIS in the Sahel, arresting 12 suspects across multiple cities and seizing explosive materials. The group had planned attacks on security forces, economic sites, and foreign interests with direct support from a senior ISIS leader.