Spain.. Arrest of 4 Moroccan minors accused of preparing a terrorist attack

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

Saeed Al Harithi – Madrid

The Spanish National Police arrested four minors from Moroccan families in the city of Elche, as part of an anti-terrorism operation, confirming that the detainees, aged 14 to 17, come from Moroccan families residing for a long time in this area. city.

The four minors were arrested as part of a specific operation aimed at preventing the recruitment of terrorists and organizing attacks. After that, their homes were searched and their phones were sent to the expert, where a drawing showing a dome or tower was found.

The judicial investigation showed that they were planning an attack against a religious building, and the case was linked to the church of “Santa Maria de Elche”, the place where the play “Mystery of Elix” was performed, a medieval lyric drama, recorded in 2001 as Spanish heritage.

The minors were transferred, under strict security measures, to Madrid under the supervision of the National Court.

While the investigation is still ongoing, the detainees have been placed in a juvenile center in the capital until a judicial decision is made on them.