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Densus 88 arrests 7 suspected terrorists for bomb plan
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The scene after the suspected terrorists’ arrest in Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi. (File/Sabran)
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he National Police’s Densus 88 counterterrorism squad arrested seven suspected terrorists on Friday after preventing their attack on a police office in Poso, Central Sulawesi.
Central Sulawesi Police spokesman Adj. Comr. Hari Suprapto confirmed the arrest, adding that the suspected terrorists had planned to bomb Parigi Moutong police office in Palu and attack police officers who were guarding a bank.
“Central Sulawesi Police chief will give the details tomorrow,” Hari Suprapto told reporters.
(Read also: Suspected terrorist arrested in C.Sulawesi)
Police have also seized bomb-making material, such as fertilizer, sulfur, charcoal, nails and methylated. (dan)
