Terrorist suspects attempted to buy outdoor equipment in Czech Republic

According to the National Centre for Combating Organised Crime, several people linked to terrorist groups attempted to buy outdoor equipment in the Czech Republic worth tens of thousands of crowns. Another terrorist suspect, who was wounded in combat, received treatment in the country. Czech security forces also tracked terrorist suspects who abused Czech asylum system and transited the territory of the Czech Republic. Michal Mazánek, head of the National Centre for combating organised crime, revealed the information on Thursday at an international conference focused on protection of so-called soft targets against terrorism.

Author: Ruth Fraňková