Madrid: The Islamic State (ISIS) had planned a terrorist attack targetting the Real Madrid fans and players at the Santiago Bernabéu (a football stadium in Madrid), Jerusalem Post reported on Monday, citing a report carried by the ‘El Confidencial’ newspaper.
At least nine individuals affiliated to the terrorist organisation cell, including residents from Girona, Cadiz, and Almeria, were reportedly arrested in the joint operation carried out by the FBI and Europol, who thwarted the attack in close coordination with the Spanish Civil Guard.
The initial plan of action, according to the Jerusalem Post report was to open fire at the team bus ferrying Real Madrid players upon its arrival at the stadium.
(This is a breaking news story. More details are awaited)
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