{"id":896397,"date":"2026-04-15T20:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/896397\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T20:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:01:19","slug":"more-than-150-arrests-and-30-cells-dismantled-thanks-to-exemplary-synergy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/896397\/","title":{"rendered":"More than 150 arrests and 30 cells dismantled thanks to exemplary synergy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Security cooperation between Morocco and Spain<\/strong> has now become the cornerstone of regional stability.<\/strong> This partnership, far from being a mere diplomatic coordination, has evolved into a true operational alliance capable<\/strong> of addressing the most complex challenges of the 21st century. Through smooth intelligence sharing <\/strong>and coordinated interventions, the two nations have established a security sanctuary<\/strong> in a geographical area particularly exposed to security threats<\/strong> and cross-border flows.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The numerical results <\/strong>of this collaboration are unequivocal and command the respect of the international community.<\/strong> As recently reported by the Spanish news agency EFE,<\/strong> joint efforts by Moroccan and Spanish<\/strong> services have, since 2015, led to the dismantling of more than thirty terrorist cells <\/strong>and the arrest of 153 radicalized<\/strong> individuals. These figures are not just statistics; they represent dozens of thwarted attacks and the systematic neutralization of recruitment and financing<\/strong> networks on both shores.<\/p>\n

At the heart of this success lies the strategic vision of Mr. Abdellatif Hammouchi<\/strong><\/a>, Director General of the DGSN-DGST<\/strong><\/a> pole. Under his leadership, Moroccan intelligence <\/strong>has undergone a profound transformation, combining technological modernity with human expertise. <\/strong>This excellence has been officially recognized by Spain, which awarded him the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Civil Guard. <\/strong>This tribute highlights the role of a man who has succeeded in turning security into an unbreakable bridge<\/strong> between Rabat and Madrid, a fact widely covered by Iberian media.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Condecoraci\u00f3n
\nHonours awarded to Abdellatif Hammouchi<\/p>\n

The recent operation conducted on March 25 between Tangier and Mallorca<\/strong> perfectly illustrates this surgical responsiveness. Based on precise data provided by the BCIJ to the EFE agency, <\/strong>it was learned that the neutralization of three members affiliated with the Islamic State <\/strong>dealt a blow to a sophisticated network. This cell was not only spreading a deadly ideology; <\/strong>it was also managing financial flows to Somalia<\/strong> while planning violent actions on Spanish soil, <\/strong>confirming the constant vigilance of Mr. Hammouchi\u2019s services.<\/p>\n

The effectiveness of this model relies on mutual trust <\/strong>between the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ)<\/strong> and Spain\u2019s General Commissariat for Information (CGI).<\/strong> Unlike many international agreements burdened by bureaucratic constraints, the Morocco-Spain<\/strong> channel stands out for its speed of execution. <\/strong>Information circulates in real time,<\/strong> enabling the tracking of \u201clone wolves\u201d <\/strong>and sleeper cells with a precision that disrupts<\/strong> criminal networks.<\/p>\n

The EFE agency, <\/strong>a true barometer of bilateral relations, regularly highlights the \u201cunique\u201d nature of this alliance<\/strong>. For Madrid, Morocco is no longer just a geographical neighbor<\/strong> but a partner of destiny. <\/strong>Agency reports emphasize that the depth of Moroccan intelligence<\/strong>\u2014particularly its detailed knowledge<\/strong> of networks operating in the Sahel-Saharan region<\/strong>\u2014constitutes an invaluable asset for the protection of all Europe,<\/strong> positioning Morocco as a guardian of the Strait.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"<p>Fuerzas
\nMoroccan security forces stand guard at the headquarters of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) in Sal\u00e9, Morocco, on 24 February 2025 – REUTERS\/AHMED ELJECHTIMI<\/strong><\/p>\n

This exemplary alliance goes far beyond the fight against terrorism.<\/strong> It includes monitoring financial flows,<\/strong> cybersecurity, <\/strong>and the fight against organized crime<\/strong>. By targeting the roots of extremist group financing, <\/strong>Mr. Hammouchi and his teams are drying up the resources of terror.<\/strong> This multidimensional approach <\/strong>demonstrates that modern security can only be global, integrating both law enforcement action<\/strong> and constant economic vigilance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Security cooperation between Morocco and Spain has now become the cornerstone of regional stability. This partnership, far from…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":896398,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5312],"tags":[6487,2000,299,6490,6486,6489,9194,104,252793],"class_list":["post-896397","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-spain","tag-espana","tag-eu","tag-europe","tag-l","tag-marruecos","tag-morocco","tag-politica-marruecos","tag-spain","tag-terrorismo"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116410508137962493","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/896397","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=896397"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/896397\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/896398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=896397"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=896397"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=896397"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}