Argentina uncovers terror cell planning attacks on Jewish community

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Federal Police dismantled what it says was a terrorist cell planning attacks on the Jewish community in the city of Mendoza, the National Security Ministry says in a statement, describing the group as an “Islamist terrorist organization.”

“We are going to get rid of each and every one of these criminals who intend to sow fear in Argentines and they will pay,” Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich posts on social media.

Seven members of the alleged group were arrested, the security ministry says. Eight raids were carried out at the homes of the members, resulting in the seizure of firearms, knives, and electronic devices, it says.

7 TERRORISTAS ¡AFUERA!

Planeaban atentados en Mendoza. En 8 allanamientos la PFA desmanteló una peligrosa organización vinculada a un grupo terrorista radical islámico, identificado tras amenazar a un periodista de la comunidad judía. Esta organización usaba las redes para… pic.twitter.com/f0NMhBxwGA

— Patricia Bullrich (@PatoBullrich) August 16, 2024