Krekar Terrorist Network Targeted in Europe Terror Raids

Local Editor

Police had targeted 17 people in raids in several European countries connected to a suspected terrorist network.

Six suspects were detained in Italy, four in Britain, and three in Norway. Police believe some of the suspects may have travelled to Syria or Iraq.

Italy's Ansa news agency said the suspects were accused of international terrorism association.

The network was allegedly plotting to free its leader, Mullah Krekar, who is already in detention in Norway.

Krekar, born Najm Faraj Ahmad, is one of those held in the operation.

Two other suspects were arrested in Norway. The three of them are suspected of plotting attacks in Norway and other European countries, according to Italian police.

They face extradition to Italy.

The anti-terrorism operation included investigations in the UK, Norway, Finland, Germany and Switzerland, Italian police said.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team