Moroccan arrested in Spain for alleged jihadi recruiting

MADRID – Spain’s Interior Ministry says police have arrested a Moroccan man who tried to recruit fighters for the Islamic State group from the Mediterranean city of Valencia.

The ministry says in a statement that the man used multiple social media profiles to attract sympathizers and was in contact with IS operatives in Syria and Iraq where fighting is underway.

The statement issued Tuesday didn’t say when the man was arrested and didn’t identify him.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles