DANISH TURK CHARGED WITH TERRORISM IN BOSNIA
BBC Monitoring International Reports - April 11, 2006 Tuesday
Text of report by Danish radio website on 11 April; subheadings as published:
The prosecuting authorities in Bosnia have decided to charge a Danish Turk, a
Swede and a Bosnian with terrorism offences. Two others who were accused in the
case have been charged with illegal possession of weapons and the possession of
dangerous materials.
The court has to decide within a week whether the charges are sufficient for a
court case. Court time will then be allocated to the case. If the three terror
suspects are found guilty they risk between one and 15 years' imprisonment.
Terrorist attacks in Europe
The investigations in Bosnia have been underway for almost half a year since
Danish Turk CA and Swede MB were arrested and imprisoned in Sarajevo on 19
October.
They are suspected of planning a terrorist attack at an unspecified location in
Europe. The Bosnian police found 20 kilograms of explosive, body belts for
suicide attacks and something resembling a farewell video in association with
the arrests.
According to a source in the prosecuting authorities in Sarajevo no further
terrorism charges are being prepared but investigations are continuing.
Evidence from Denmark
During the trial the prosecuting authorities will probably use evidence from
Denmark. Deputy Chief Constable Finn Ravnborg and Detective-Inspector Sten
Skovgaard of the Glostrup Police, who are investigating the Danish part of the
case, were in Sarajevo in December, where they met the Bosnian prosecuting
authorities to exchange information and evidence.
The Swede's defence solicitor, Idris Kamenica, does not believe the prosecuting
authorities have sufficient evidence to convict his client. However, he has not
yet seen the prosecuting authorities' material.
Source: Danmarks Radio website, Copenhagen, in Danish 1908 gmt 11 Apr 06
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