Bangaroo! The most absurd Islamic State-inspired plot yet?
Feb 25, 2016 17:54:24 GMT 7
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Post by Soutpeel on Feb 25, 2016 17:54:24 GMT 7
Bangaroo! The most absurd Islamic State-inspired plot yet? Packing a kangaroo with explosives
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The Islamic State's ability to inspire individuals all around the world to commit acts of terror has been one of the most worrying aspects of the militant group's rise. However, there have been repeated reminders that the "lone wolfs" it inspires may not be so capable of organizing elaborate terror plots — even if they still have the potential to cause harm.
That point has been hammered home by the case of Sevdet Besim, a 19-year-old man on trial in Australia for allegedly planning to commit a terror attack in Melbourne last year. Besim has been accused of attempting an unusual method for a terror attack: packing a kangaroo full of explosives and setting it loose on Australian police officers.
Besim is pleading not guilty to four charges. But prosecutors say that he was planning an Islamic State-inspired terror plot over the phone and Internet ahead of last year's ANZAC Day, a national day of remembrance for Australians and New Zealanders who have died in wars and peacekeeping operations.
The Australian Broadcasting Company reports that court documents from the prosecution contained a summary of Besim's alleged discussions of the plot with an accomplice based in Britain:
" 'Communications resume in the early hours of Thursday 20 March 2015 with an image being sent by BESIM with a comment of "look what I got ahaha",' the court documents said.
" 'The conversation continues with BESIM detailing what he did that day and they have a general discussion around animals and wildlife in Australia including a suggestion that a kangaroo could be packed with C4 explosive, painted with the IS (Islamic State) symbol and set loose on police officers.' "
www.tampabay.com/news/world/bangaroo-the-most-absurd-islamic-state-inspired-plot-yet-packing-a/2263217
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The Islamic State's ability to inspire individuals all around the world to commit acts of terror has been one of the most worrying aspects of the militant group's rise. However, there have been repeated reminders that the "lone wolfs" it inspires may not be so capable of organizing elaborate terror plots — even if they still have the potential to cause harm.
That point has been hammered home by the case of Sevdet Besim, a 19-year-old man on trial in Australia for allegedly planning to commit a terror attack in Melbourne last year. Besim has been accused of attempting an unusual method for a terror attack: packing a kangaroo full of explosives and setting it loose on Australian police officers.
Besim is pleading not guilty to four charges. But prosecutors say that he was planning an Islamic State-inspired terror plot over the phone and Internet ahead of last year's ANZAC Day, a national day of remembrance for Australians and New Zealanders who have died in wars and peacekeeping operations.
The Australian Broadcasting Company reports that court documents from the prosecution contained a summary of Besim's alleged discussions of the plot with an accomplice based in Britain:
" 'Communications resume in the early hours of Thursday 20 March 2015 with an image being sent by BESIM with a comment of "look what I got ahaha",' the court documents said.
" 'The conversation continues with BESIM detailing what he did that day and they have a general discussion around animals and wildlife in Australia including a suggestion that a kangaroo could be packed with C4 explosive, painted with the IS (Islamic State) symbol and set loose on police officers.' "
www.tampabay.com/news/world/bangaroo-the-most-absurd-islamic-state-inspired-plot-yet-packing-a/2263217
