Moroccan terror suspects killed during police chase

Two men sought by police for their suspected role in the March bombing of an internet cafe were killed today during a police chase in Casablanca, Morocco's official news agency reported.

Two men sought by police for their suspected role in the March bombing of an internet café were killed today during a police chase in Casablanca, Morocco's official news agency reported.

One suspect blew himself up as police were about to arrest him, the MAP news agency said. The other, also carrying explosives, was shot and died from his injuries.

The men were among three suspects being sought by police investigating a March 11 bombing in a cybercafe that killed the suspected bomber and injured others.

Police say the suspect, Abdelfettah Raydi, detonated his bombs when confronted by the cybercafe owner, who caught Raydi visiting jihadist websites.

The attack revived worries about terrorism in Morocco, scene of a 2003 suicide attack in Casablanca.

Moroccan authorities said the blast in the cybercafe derailed a larger plot that involved 30 people. The group had amassed home-made explosives in a Casablanca apartment and planned to attack tourist sites in Casablanca.