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11 Europeans, others from Mideast arrested for allegedly plotting attacks Police have arrested an American, 11 Europeans and several others from Arab countries for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern countries including Iraq, the Interior Ministry said Monday.

The group was part of an Islamic militant terrorist cell that had adopted extremist ideas and were living in Egypt under the guise of studying Arabic and Islamic studies, the ministry said in a statement.

Along with the American, police arrested two Belgians, nine French and several others from Egypt and other Arab countries including Tunisia and Syria, the statement said.
We can never let our guard down.

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posted at 16:55:46 on 12/04/06 - Category: Army

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Legion wrote:

Lets see the UN and the ACLU and others complain to Egypt that they are not treated well. They'll wish they were in Gitmo! LOL ROFL
12/04/06 18:50:50

Jim wrote:

I'm with you.
12/05/06 20:37:09

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