Terrorverdacht: Italiener wegen Anschlagsplänen festgenommen
Im Großraum Mailand stellt die Polizei einen 22 Jahre alten Mann, der Anschläge auf eine Synagoge und eine islamische Einrichtung geplant haben soll. Die Hintergründe sind noch unklar.
Milan - A 22-year-old Italian man has been arrested in the Milan metropolitan area for allegedly planning terrorist attacks against a synagogue and an Islamic facility. According to Ansa news agency, the suspect had meticulously planned his attack, as reported by investigators. During the arrest by a special unit, evidence suggested he belonged to a group of Holocaust deniers, Islamophobes, and white supremacists.
The 22-year-old had researched targets including a Jewish house of worship in Milan and an Islamic prayer site in the suburbs of the city. To achieve his goals, he had also acquired knowledge about bomb-making, weapons, and the use of chemical or biological substances. Initial findings indicated the suspect intended to act alone.
Upon arrest, a seemingly comprehensive 12-page "will" was discovered, possibly to be published post-attack. The document, according to investigators, stated, "It is time for someone to do something. (...) I feel like a soldier and know that my war has already begun, even if I am still organizing it. But I will succeed, believe me."
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