Expatica – No trace of Samir A. terror suspects on seized guns

Posted on October 16th, 2006 by .
Categories: International Terrorism, Religious and Political Radicalization, Young Muslims.

Expatica -  No trace of Samir A. terror suspects on seized guns

13 October 2006

AMSTERDAM — In a last-minute blow to the prosecution’s case, forensics tests have failed to find any incriminating evidence on the weapons that allegedly belonged to the suspected terror network of Samir A.

One of A.’s lawyers made the claim and a spokesman for the public prosecution office (OM) confirmed the statement on Friday.

Police found the guns last month in a communal cellar of several apartment homes in The Hague.

Soumaya S. — the 23-year-old wife of one of the convicted members of the Hofstadgroep, Nouriddin el F. — was living in the apartment building.

The public prosecution suspects the guns belonged to the alleged terror network of Samir A.

A. — who has twice been acquitted on terrorism charges — will appear in court again on Monday on charges relating to the Piranha investigation. (more…)

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Expatica – Turkish youths turning to radical Islam: terror report

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Categories: Religious and Political Radicalization, Young Muslims.

Expatica -  Turkish youths turning to radical Islam: terror report

16 October 2006

AMSTERDAM — The continued radicalisation of especially young Muslims remains concerning, the national anti-terrorism co-ordination office NCTb said on Monday.

The NCTb also said it was “remarkable” that a rising number of Turkish youths were finding their way into networks of radical Muslims prepared to use violence against western society. (more…)

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