RABAT, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Moroccan security services dismantled on Wednesday a terrorist cell linked to the Islamic State (IS) militant group operating in the northern city of Tangier, and arrested five suspects aged between 22 and 28.

Elements of the Special Force have faced a fierce resistance from the leader of the cell, said a statement of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation, Morocco's intelligence bureau.

They were forced to shoot sound bombs to neutralize the danger of this cell, which had pledged allegiance to the IS group, it said.

The statement added that nitric acid chemical residues, suspicious liquids, nails, electrical wires and six gas cylinders suspected of being used in the manufacture of homemade explosives were seized.

A large "banner" bearing the emblem of the "Daesh" (IS), para-military uniforms, as well as knifes of different calibers were also seized, it added.

The suspects will be brought to justice upon the completion of the investigation under the supervision of the public prosecutor's office, the statement said. Enditem

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