Israel Matzav

Two Iranians arrested in Kenya for explosives smuggling

Two Iranians have been arrested for smuggling 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of explosives into Kenya. The two are being held without bond because most of the explosives have not been found.

Two Iranians accused of planning attacks on Western targets in Kenya shipped more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of powerful explosive into this east African country, and most of it has not been recovered, a police officer told a court Tuesday.

Iranian nationals Ahmad Abolfathi Mohammad and Sayed Mansour Mousavi are charged with preparing to commit acts intended to cause grievous harm after they were arrested last month and led officials to a 15-kilogram (33-pound) stash of the explosive RDX.

Police Sgt. Erick Opagal, an investigator with Kenya's Anti-Terrorism Police Unit, asked the court to deny the two suspects bail because more than 85 kilograms (187 pounds) of the explosive authorities say was shipped into Kenya has not been found.

"The police have information that the applicants (suspects) have a vast network in the country meant to execute explosive attacks against government installations, public gatherings and foreign establishments," Opagal said in an affidavit.

Granting bail would allow the suspects to continue planning attacks, he told the court.

I wonder who was supposed to search these guys on the plane coming in and searched an 87-year old grandma with a hip replacement instead.

Labels: Islamic terrorism

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 3:30 AM