Terror Plot against Pope Francis in Indonesia

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Indonesian police arrest seven people allegedly connected to an Islamic terror plot to attack Pope Francis during his visit to the country. The suspects made threats via social media and were upset about the Pope's visit to Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque.

Key Points

  • Suspects upset about Pope Francis's visit to Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque
  • Threats made via social media and plans to set fire to locations
  • Some suspects had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State
  • Items found during searches in suspects' houses: bows and arrows, drone, ISIS leaflets

Pros

  • Successful arrest of suspects before any harm was done
  • Capability of Indonesia's national counterterrorism squad, Detachment-88

Cons

  • Presence of individuals willing to commit acts of terror