Man wanted part of terrorist attacks probe, arrested

The police of Meknes arrested in a rural local in central Morocco, Abdelouahab Rebaay, who was wanted part of the May 16 terrorist attacks probe.

The Permanent Military Court of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces had sentenced Rebaay in absentia to 20 years of prison.

Five companions of Rebaay were also arrested.

Before their arrest, Rebaay and his gang showed a stiff resistance to police forces using knives and swords which caused wounds and injuries to police members who were compelled to use to firearms to get the situation under control.

Several policemen were injured during this operation as well as Abdelouahab Rebaay and some members of his gang and they were all evacuated to the hospital to receive the necessary care.