Qatar's

Security Forces Help Bust Bahraini Terror Cell

Information Affairs Authority, Manama, 12 November 2011: In a statement by the Ministry of Interior, the media spokesperson confirmed today that a terror cell that was planning to carry out attacks against vital establishments and individuals in the Kingdom of Bahrain has been discovered. The Qatari security authority officially called its Bahraini counterpart after the arrest of four Bahrainis who had entered Qatar through Saudi Arabia. The concerned Qatari authority found documents and a laptop containing sensitive security information with details about targets and vital establishments in Bahrain, as well as airline bookings to Syria, in the possession of the suspects. A significant amount of cash in US Dollars and Iranian Toman were also found in the suspects' possession. Qatar's Security Authority questioned the suspects and enquiries revealed that the suspects had illegally left Bahrain after being incited by others to go to Iran, passing through Qatar and Syria, to establish a group that would carry out armed terrorist operations in Bahrain against vital establishments and individuals. After co-ordination with Qatari security forces and as part of co-ordination between GCC countries and the framework of security co-ordination agreements and exchange of information, Bahrain's authorities received the four suspects on 4 November 2011 who are charged with planning terror crimes. Legal procedures have been taken against the suspects and physical evidence has been confiscated. Investigations were immediately launched by concerned investigation bodies. The investigation thus far has confirmed that the suspects were targeting the King Fahad Causeway, a Ministry of Interior building, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and individuals. The four suspects also provided details about a fifth individual in Bahrain and he was arrested. The five suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecutor. The Ministry of Interior expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Qatari security authorities for their efforts and co-operation, as well as the critical integration between GCC security authorities.
Information Affairs Authority, P.O. Box 253, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 872 556 / Fax: (+973) 17 682 777

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Information Affairs Authority, P.O. Box 253, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 872 556 / Fax: (+973) 17 682 777