Police Arrest Nine in Plot to Attack Real Madrid Players and Stadium
Nine Individuals Apprehended Following Islamic State Orders Nine individuals have been detained following reports that Islamic State terrorists planned to attack Real Madrid players. This development comes after Spain’s Civil Guard dismantled a significant propaganda center linked to the terrorist organization.
Operation Reveals Threats Against Real Madrid
As reported by El Confidencial, the Spanish Civil Guard Information Service successfully dismantled the I’lam Foundation, a major propaganda outlet for Islamic State. The operation revealed specific threats against Real Madrid, their stadium Santiago Bernabeu, and their fans.
Orders to Attack Players and Fans
One of the intercepted messages instructed, “My dear brother, wait near the arrival point of the players. Aim at them along with their supporters.” Another directive targeted the Santiago Bernabeu, stating, “My dear brother in Al-Andalus. A very valuable target awaits you. Break through the crowds, distract security with improvised explosives and decoy devices, and advance towards your main target with determination.”
**International Cooperation in the Operation**
The Civil Guard’s operation was conducted in collaboration with Europol, the FBI, and authorities from the Netherlands, Germany, France, Estonia, Romania, and Iceland. This effort resulted in nine arrests across Spain, specifically in Girona, Cadiz, Almeria, and Tenerife. Two of the detained individuals are now in pre-trial detention.
Long-term Investigation Yields Results
Sky Italy reports that the investigation, which began months ago, involved the confiscation of computers and propaganda materials. The detained individuals face charges of terrorism and criminal conspiracy.