Brazilian police have arrested 10 Brazilians allegedly linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) who they suspect of planning terrorist acts during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next month. According to Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes, these attackers were part of an amateur cell, mostly only knowing each other online. The suspects are accused of plotting attacks on public transport and at a military base as well as attacking athletes from Brazil and abroad.
Brazilian police have arrested 10 Brazilians allegedly linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) who they suspect of planning terrorist acts during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next month. According to Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes, these attackers were part of an amateur cell, mostly only knowing each other online. Although plans had been made to purchase an assault rifle from Paraguay, no direct targets were identified.