In a swift and decisive operation, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) in Morocco has successfully apprehended a 15-year-old student suspected of issuing false terror threats against multiple schools in Casablanca. The incident, which occurred on Friday, November 13, prompted an immediate and high-level response from Moroccan law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of the student population and educational staff.
Swift Response to Security Threats in Casablanca
The situation unfolded on Friday morning when administrative offices at a Casablanca-based school received two alarming phone calls from an unidentified number. The caller claimed that an explosive device would be detonated via a vehicle parked outside the school premises. Given the critical nature of the threat, Moroccan security forces, operating under the judicial supervision of the competent public prosecutor, immediately activated established safety protocols to neutralize the potential danger.
Through a sophisticated investigation conducted by the Judicial Police in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), authorities were able to trace the origin of the calls. By Friday afternoon, investigators had identified and detained the 15-year-old student responsible for the hoax. The rapid resolution of this case highlights the efficiency and technological capabilities of Morocco’s security apparatus in managing domestic threats and maintaining public order.
Impact on Local Educational Institutions
The false alerts specifically targeted the Al Jabr school group, causing significant concern across its campuses. The threat mentioned an imminent attack involving a vehicle, forcing the administration to trigger their Specific Security Plan (PPMS). As a precautionary measure, the school extended lockdown procedures to cover multiple sites, including the Oasis campus in Casablanca and secondary facilities in Bouskoura and Dar Bouazza.
The management of the school group communicated directly with parents, outlining the security measures taken and confirming the presence of both the National Police and the Royal Gendarmerie, who secured the perimeters of the affected campuses. By 2 p.m., the lockdown was lifted as authorities officially confirmed that the threat was entirely fictitious. While the primary suspect is now in custody, the Judicial Police continue their investigation to identify a second minor suspected of complicity in these criminal acts. This event serves as a reminder of the zero-tolerance policy held by Moroccan authorities regarding the disruption of public order and the safety of educational environments.
As reported by h24info.ma.
