‘al-Qaeda plot uncovered’ in Jordan

The intelligence department of Jordan foiled what was described as “a major terrorist plot” aimed at diplomats and shopping centers. 11 militants said to have planned attacks were arrested by Jordanian authorities. The terrorists called their plan “9/11 (2),” according to CNN, while the BBC said it was “an al-Qaeda plot timed for the anniversary of the November 9 attacks on Amman in 2005.” In 2005, suicide bombs that exploded in 3 hotels in Amman killed 60 people. Jordan’s state news agency Petra said the plotters “had planned to bring TNT explosives and mortart shells from Syria.” Their objective, it said, was to “create a highly destructive explosive that would cause the highest number of casualties and extensive physical damage.” Government spokesman Samih Maayta said the 11 militants were in police custody.

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