Young man detained in Milan over planned attacks on religious sites

Detention of suspect in preparation of terrorist acts

In the city of Milan, Italian law enforcement agencies detained a 22-year-old man. He is suspected of preparing terrorist acts targeting religious sites, specifically a synagogue and a mosque located in one of Milan's suburbs.

Planning details and findings during the search

According to information obtained from agencies, the suspect had previously studied methods for manufacturing explosive devices, as well as techniques for modifying firearms. He intended to use the ready-made constructions specifically at the aforementioned places of worship.

During the search, police found a number of compromising materials on the suspect's electronic storage devices. These included texts promoting xenophobia and containing Holocaust denial. The materials found also refer to the ideology of Anders Breivik, who was responsible for the mass killings in Norway in 2011.

In addition to ideological documents, evidence of searches for chemical substances necessary for creating explosives was recorded on the suspect's digital devices.