MONVAILLE, Lial--Four men were arrested Friday morning in south Monvaille in connection with a terrorism plot, Crown Police confirmed.
Few details are being released at this hour, but Crown Police confirmed to national media outlets that four men, between the ages of 19 and 32, have been arrested after a months-long investigation by federal police.
The names of the suspects have not yet been released, but the CP says the suspects had been monitored by police for some time.
The plot allegedly involved detonating bombs on Monvaille's passenger rail system.
Crown Police Agent Dan Strawthers, who heads the CP's Monvaille Regional Office, told local media the men had purchased materials and explosives from undercover agents.
"This was a long, thought-out plan they were attempting to carry out. We intervened before their plan became reality," said Strawthers.
The men are being held in a federal detention center in the Monvaille area.
Today's unfolding events are eerily similar to those of August 2011, when a terrorist plot in Grassadellia City that was foiled by Crown Police. In that plot, six foreign-born men were arrested after planning to explode bombs on passenger trains and transit buses.
Officials have not confirmed if the men were acting in connection with an international terrorist organization, such as Al Qaeda, but Agent Strawthers said there is "a real possibility" that Al Qaeda or a similar group was involved.
"This could be something that is connected to a militant organization, or it could also just be a home-grown terrorism issue. We don't know yet for certain, but we are equally open to the possibility of either scenario," Strawthers said.
Monvaille's Mayor, Edgar Moreau, briefed reporters Friday afternoon, heralding law enforcement for preventing an attack.
"These men and women (in law enforcement) are the reason we can go about our daily lives and not live in fear, or worry about an attack. They are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure our safety and freedom," said Moreau.
Lial Governor Todd Pergich also issued a statement, lauding the work of the Crown Police.
"Today is yet another reminder that we live in an unpredictable world, filled with people that do not share our values of life and liberty. I am relieved that this attack was not carried out, and I join all Lialans in thanking the brave members of law enforcement who helped stop this plot in its tracks before it was too late," the governor said.
Collester responded Friday afternoon, saying President Brenton Menuhaeo was "bewildered" by the terrorism plot, but thankful the attack never occurred.
"Once again, Grassadellians stand together against terrorism and violence, and we emphatically declare that we value life and liberty and freedom in this country. We will not live in fear or be silenced by the threat of violence and intimidation," the statement from Collester read.
It's unclear when the suspects will make their first appearance in court, and the Justice Department must first decide if the suspects should be tried in civilian courts or in a military jurisdiction, which is usually used to prosecute "enemies of the state," or terrorists with international ties.
Few details are being released at this hour, but Crown Police confirmed to national media outlets that four men, between the ages of 19 and 32, have been arrested after a months-long investigation by federal police.
The names of the suspects have not yet been released, but the CP says the suspects had been monitored by police for some time.
The plot allegedly involved detonating bombs on Monvaille's passenger rail system.
Crown Police Agent Dan Strawthers, who heads the CP's Monvaille Regional Office, told local media the men had purchased materials and explosives from undercover agents.
"This was a long, thought-out plan they were attempting to carry out. We intervened before their plan became reality," said Strawthers.
The men are being held in a federal detention center in the Monvaille area.
Today's unfolding events are eerily similar to those of August 2011, when a terrorist plot in Grassadellia City that was foiled by Crown Police. In that plot, six foreign-born men were arrested after planning to explode bombs on passenger trains and transit buses.
Officials have not confirmed if the men were acting in connection with an international terrorist organization, such as Al Qaeda, but Agent Strawthers said there is "a real possibility" that Al Qaeda or a similar group was involved.
"This could be something that is connected to a militant organization, or it could also just be a home-grown terrorism issue. We don't know yet for certain, but we are equally open to the possibility of either scenario," Strawthers said.
Monvaille's Mayor, Edgar Moreau, briefed reporters Friday afternoon, heralding law enforcement for preventing an attack.
"These men and women (in law enforcement) are the reason we can go about our daily lives and not live in fear, or worry about an attack. They are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure our safety and freedom," said Moreau.
Lial Governor Todd Pergich also issued a statement, lauding the work of the Crown Police.
"Today is yet another reminder that we live in an unpredictable world, filled with people that do not share our values of life and liberty. I am relieved that this attack was not carried out, and I join all Lialans in thanking the brave members of law enforcement who helped stop this plot in its tracks before it was too late," the governor said.
Collester responded Friday afternoon, saying President Brenton Menuhaeo was "bewildered" by the terrorism plot, but thankful the attack never occurred.
"Once again, Grassadellians stand together against terrorism and violence, and we emphatically declare that we value life and liberty and freedom in this country. We will not live in fear or be silenced by the threat of violence and intimidation," the statement from Collester read.
It's unclear when the suspects will make their first appearance in court, and the Justice Department must first decide if the suspects should be tried in civilian courts or in a military jurisdiction, which is usually used to prosecute "enemies of the state," or terrorists with international ties.
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