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Indonesian Police Arrest Seven Over ISIS-Linked Plot Against Pope Francis

Sep 6, 2024, 01:28 PM

Indonesian police have detained seven individuals in connection with a failed plot to attack Pope Francis during his visit to Jakarta. The suspects were arrested by Densus 88, Indonesia's counter-terrorism unit, and initial information suggests links to ISIS. The arrests were made in Jakarta and nearby areas. Authorities discovered ISIS-related material among the suspects' possessions. The suspects are accused of making online terror threats.