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The Spanish National Police announced on Friday the arrest in the north of Spain of two individuals suspected of being members of the terrorist organization Daesh, during an operation carried out in collaboration with the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance ( DGST).
The suspects were arrested in the towns of Itsasondo (Guipúzcoa) and Avilés (Asturias), for their alleged involvement in crimes of indoctrination, dissemination of terrorist propaganda and incitement to commit violent acts, specifies the Spanish police in a press release.
According to the investigation data, the suspects had been subject to rigorous surveillance since the beginning of the year due to their suspicious activities on social networks, where they broadcast messages of support for Daesh, inciting to violence and terrorism.
The operation, carried out under the supervision of the Central Investigating Court in coordination with the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the National Court, benefited from the support of the General Directorate of Territorial Security (DGST), indicates the Spanish National Police , recalling that thanks to this collaboration, many terrorists have been apprehended in recent years.
This international cooperation “is essential” to strengthen the effectiveness of the fight against terrorism, thanks to the remarkable professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the terrorist threat of the services involved, it is emphasized.
It also illustrates the sustained commitment to combat terrorism both on Spanish territory and beyond, within the framework of international partnerships, “a strategic priority for the national police”, concludes the press release.
