Terrorist attack prevented in Transbaikalia

A supporter of a terrorist organization was detained in Chita. He was preparing a terrorist attack, after which he planned to leave for Syria.

The FSB has detained a supporter of a terrorist organization operating in Syria, TASS reports with reference to the FSB.

“The federal security service in Chita detained a supporter of the international terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir ash-Sham (banned in Russia), a citizen of the Russian Federation who planned to commit a terrorist act against law enforcement officers in the Trans-Baikal Territory,” the report . says

After the attack, the man planned to leave for Syria to participate in hostilities as part of terrorist groups.

At his place of residence, they seized two improvised explosive devices with striking elements with a total mass of 400 g in TNT equivalent, a home-made detonator, three grenades, cooled samples of an AK-103 assault rifle and a Makarov pistol, converted to fire live ammunition, a large amount of ammunition, as well as a prohibited religious literature.

A criminal case was opened against the detainee for preparing for a terrorist attack, undergoing training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities, illegal trafficking in weapons and ammunition, illegal acquisition of explosives and explosive devices, and illegal alteration of firearms. He confessed to the crimes.