Photo Credit: Ramiro Carlos Ramos
Authorities in Peru this week arrested a suspected Hezbollah terrorist who planned to murder Jews.
Lebanese citizen Mohammed Hamden was in possession of explosives and other materials when he was arrested, according to the Peruvian Interior Ministry.
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Police found traces of TNT, detonators and other explosive devices in his apartment.
Reports indicate that the suspect may have been wanted to carry out an attack on targets identified with Israelis or Jews. South America is a popular destination for Israeli tourists, many of whom backpack through the region following their military service
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