Two Algerians have been arrested in Catalonia for plotting a jihad terror attack. According to Euronews (hat tip Fjordman):
Duo Arrested on Suspicion of Planning Explosives Attack in Barcelona
Catalan police have arrested two men on suspicion of planning an explosives attack in Barcelona. The two individuals of Algerian nationality, aged 41 and 43, are suspected of belonging to a cell that has been under investigation since 2017.
Many thanks to FouseSquawk for translating this TV news report, and to Vlad Tepes and RAIR Foundation for the subtitling:
Video transcript:
00:01 | A jihadist cell that was planning to attack with explosives has been neutralized in Barcelona. | |
00:05 | This Tuesday, the Catalan police arrested two persons of Algerian nationality during the course | |
00:10 | of Operation Alexandria. Those detained are accused of the crimes of belonging to | |
00:14 | and active collaboration with a jihadist organization, preparatory acts | |
00:18 | for terrorist activity, training, and indoctrination. | |
00:22 | This operation is the second phase of that of January 15 in the Catalan capital | |
00:26 | and Igualada, where 19 people were detained, four of whom remain in provisional prison. |