An Islamic State fighter ordered a Moroccan-born man living in Italy to carry out attacks in Rome, according to Italian prosecutors.
Milan prosecutor Maurizio Romanelli said investigators intercepted the communication to carry out attacks in Italy, “with particular attention to the city of Rome”, from within IS territory during a probe into foreign fighters in Italy.
There was no indication any attacks were imminent and Mr Romanelli said they acted quickly to close the investigation.
Authorities announced six arrest warrants as part of the investigation, including for a couple planning to leave Italy for IS territory with their children, aged two and four, and another couple with small children who had left to join IS last year.
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
