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| Busted smugglers linked to Djanet airport attack |
| 2008-02-04 |
| Acknowledgeable sources revealed that the attack on Djanet, southern Algeria, military airport claimed by Al Qaeda north African branch, was just a lure from this organization in a move to diffuse its successive failures. This terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the attack of this airport last November, although thorough investigations carried out by the security services proved that a mob of smugglers were responsible for this attack. The source reveals that the case will be presented to the judicial authorities at earliest. The security forces have, during the last few weeks, arrested dozens of suspicious individuals linked to contraband activities in the regions of Tamanrasset and Illizi. This large- scale operation led to the identification of a key figure known for his smuggling activities in arms and narcotics. Nonetheless, there is close connection between the smugglers and a group of terrorists led by “Yahia Abi Ammar” who operates in the region of Al Bayadh. This one collects huge sums from the smugglers to give them in return to Al Qaeda networks operating beyond the Southern Algerian borders. But the fear of the existence of dormant cells in the southern regions of Algeria is palpable, that is why a series of arrests have been carried out by the security forces among individuals allegedly linked to terrorists groups. |
| Posted by:Fred |