In Moscow and Moscow suburbs are detained more than 25 people on suspicion of extremism – merchant

security Officers detained during a special operation in Moscow and the Moscow region more than 25 people suspected of extremism and supporting terrorism. “The special operation was conducted by the FSB jointly with the center “e” of the interior Ministry and special forces soldiers”— leads TASS words of the interlocutor in law enforcement agencies. According to him, the detained suspected of extremist activities, of aiding terrorists and having links with the Wahhabi underground in Russia.

In November the FSB of Russia reported about neutralizing interregional terrorist group, consisting of natives of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, whose members were planning to commit a series of terrorist attacks in Moscow and St. Petersburg with the use of explosives and firearms. During searches of suspected militants had seized a Kalashnikov rifle and four homemade bombs, equipped with striking elements and triggers. According to intelligence agencies, the detainees have already admitted preparation of terrorist acts and reaffirmed their relationship with the leaders of the terrorist organization “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia).

read More about previously detained terrorists read in the material “Kommersant” “Alleged terrorists picked up on the way to Syria.”