ISIS cell uncovered in Denmark

Counter-terrorism police in Europe have uncovered an ISIS sleeper cell in Denmark. Officials fear that it was planning an attack similar to the March suicide bombings in Brussels (Belgium). Four suspects were arrested on 7 April in the capital, Copenhagen, and are believed to have been recruited by extremists based in Syria. During a related search in the city, ammunitions and weapons were discovered. The Danish authorities have been on high alert since two people were killed in attacks on a free speech event at a synagogue in the capital in February 2015. It is believed that more than 125 people have left the country to join ISIS.

More than 125 people from Denmark are believed to have joined ISIS after going to Syria and Iraq, Danish intelligence service PET said in October, adding that at least 27 of them have died there.

Danish authorities have been on high alert since two people were killed in shooting attacks on a free speech event and a synagogue in Copenhagen in February last year.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for bombing that killed 32 people in Brussels last month and attacks in Paris on November that killed 130 people.