Overview

• The Guardia Civil arrested a suspect in Murcia for alleged jihadist radicalization and possession of information on explosives and firearms.
• The detainee reportedly adhered to DAESH ideology since 2019, with recent intensification of extremist activity.
• Investigators found extensive online searches related to explosives, firearms, and security forces, raising terrorism concerns.
• A direct family member of the suspect was expelled from Spain in 2020 for activities against national security.
• The Juzgado Central de Instrucción nº2 has ordered the suspect's pretrial detention as the counterterrorism inquiry continues.