Terror Attack Plans: 18-Year-Old from Styria Arrested

The 18-year-old from the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district in Upper Styria came under the investigators' radar after a tip-off from abroad was received in mid-July. The youth, with North Macedonian roots, is said to have shown interest online in building explosive devices and attacking Western facilities. His plans were considered concrete. The arrested individual is classified as a supporter of an Islamist terrorist organization abroad.

18-Year-Old Not Unknown to Security Authorities

The Leoben public prosecutor's office immediately ordered the arrest of the 18-year-old on suspicion of the crime. His whereabouts were determined, and his movements were monitored. State security officers arrested him last Sunday near his residence without resistance as he returned with his family from North Macedonia. During his interrogation, he downplayed the intentions of attack plans but otherwise cooperated. The evaluation of electronic devices and data carriers will take some time, a police officer told APA. The youth is reportedly not unknown to state security, it was said. The young man is also said to have already appeared in court. A request for pre-trial detention has already been filed. A decision on this will be made during the day on Tuesday.

(APA/Red)

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