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Three Suspected Jihadists Arrested Near Barcelona in Counterterrorism Operation

The detainees are accused of spreading extremist propaganda, issuing threats, and possessing materials referencing lone-wolf attacks.

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Agentes trasladan a uno de los detenidos por difundir propaganda yihadista

Overview

  • Spanish authorities detained three individuals in Castelldefels and Montcada i Reixac for alleged jihadist terrorism offenses.
  • The suspects used multiple social media profiles to disseminate extremist propaganda, glorify terrorist acts, and issue threats.
  • Searches uncovered manuscripts referencing lone-wolf attacks and martyrdom, along with computing devices and a bayonet.
  • The detainees were reportedly aligned with jihadist ideologies promoted by groups like the Islamic State.
  • This operation, part of a broader anti-jihadist campaign, brings the total number of terrorism-related arrests in Spain to 55 this year.