Friday, April 22, 2011

Indonesia: Jihadists plant 330-pound bomb under gas pipeline near church that holds 3,000 people

But don't be concerned: most Indonesians "practice a moderate form of the faith." "Big bomb found near Indonesia church; 19 arrested," by Ali Kotarumalos for the Associated Press, April 21 (thanks to Block Ness):
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Terror suspects arrested Thursday led police to a 150-kilogram (330-pound) bomb buried beneath a gas pipeline near a church just outside Indonesia's capital, officials said.

Senior security minister Djoko Suyanto said he believed Islamic militants had been plotting an attack ahead of Easter celebrations, and the U.S. embassy urged Americans to be vigilant.

"The army and police are under high alert," he told reporters, adding that troops would be deployed at churches and other strategic locations. "We want to guarantee safety."...


Full story: http://www.jihadwatch.org/2011/04/indonesia-jihadists-plant-330-pound-bomb-under-gas-pipeline-near-church-that-holds-3000-people.html

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