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Police study roles of alleged IS militant detainees, including two juveniles
Police are investigating nine alleged Islamic State (IS) militants, including two juveniles, arrested in Central Sulawesi on March 10, to determine whether they are linked to the Iraq and Syria-based terror group.
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The scene after the arrest of suspected terrorists in Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi, on March 10. (File/Sabran)
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olice are investigating nine alleged Islamic State (IS) militants, including two juveniles, arrested in Central Sulawesi on March 10, to determine whether they are linked to the Iraq and Syria-based terror group.
National Police spokesperson Insp Gen Boy Rafli Amar said on Monday that police arrested the nine in relation to an alleged plan to attack the Parigi Moutong Police, Tolitoli Police headquarters and Tolitoli Military Command.
"Police have yet to determine whether they are involved in terrorist networks, Boy told reporters.
According to police, the arrests were made following surveillance of suspected terrorist movements.
(Read also: Densus 88 arrests 7 suspected terrorists for bomb plan)
Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig Gen Rudy Sufahriyadi said earlier they were part of an IS-linked group, however were not connected to Santoso's terrorist network in Poso. (dis/dan)
