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Federal Police thwarted a terrorist attack to Australia

Sydney, Australia - A large operation backed up by military helicopters brought to arrest 17 people

Seventeen people have been arrested both at Sydney and Melbourne by Australian Police as a part on an anti-terrorism operation which allowed to avoid an attempt. The operation started during last night in Australia’s two biggest cities, involved 400 agents and armed forces helicopters. Eight persons were arrested in Sydney and nine in Melbourne: a 15 houses were searched and among seized materials t...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 130569
Rome, Italy, 11/08/2005 17:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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