The Indonesian Police’s anti-terror squad, Densus 88, yesterday arrested four suspected terrorists, in the cities of Palembang and Lubuklinggau, South Sumatra province, a police officer said.

They are allegedly linked to the outlawed Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) militant group, and suspected of planning several attacks during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the South Sumatra Police’s spokesman, Senior Commissioner Supriadi, told a press conference, yesterday.

He said that, the police had watched the four suspects for four months before arresting them. Now they are detained for further investigation.

Following the arrest, Supriadi said, the police would strengthen security during the holidays, particularly at places of worship, urging people to immediately report to the police, if they find something suspicious.

Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK