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| Algiers confronts suicide bomb threat |
| 2010-06-22 |
| [Maghrebia] Algiers remains on high alert following information that a suicide bomber planned to attack the capital, El Watan reported on Monday (June 21st). According to a terrorist arrested last week in Boumerdes, the attack was to occur Thursday or Friday. His tip also reportedly helped dismantle the bombers' support network. Week-end roadblocks on all inbound arteries to Algiers allowed security services to conduct comprehensive vehicle checks but also created hours-long traffic jams. The heightened security measures will likely remain in place until several remaining suspects are captured, an unidentified security source said. "The safety of people and goods has a price," the source added. |
| Posted by:Fred |