The Spanish National Police conducted an operation to detain one of the most wanted foreign militants in the Islamic State terrorist group in Europe.
This is stated in a common press release of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kingdom.
The arrest was made in Almeria (autonomous community of Andalusia). The police also detained two more people who may be associated with the suspect.. The operation was carried out thanks to international cooperation.. Spanish law enforcement authorities investigated the possibility of a terrorist returning to Europe through the kingdom.
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Spain announced fourth level of terrorist threat out of five possible. The country regularly holds operations to detain alleged extremists..