As noted, the FSB, together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, thwarted in Moscow the activities of members of the IS terrorist organization, which included two Russian citizens and three natives of Central Asian countries who "intended to commit sabotage and terrorist acts."
“During the search, the means of communication with the instructions from the emissaries of the MT“ IG ”were seized from the suspects,” the message said to RT.
It is stated that a crony belonging to the bandits was also found, from which a Kalashnikov rifle, Makarov pistol, ammunition and improvised explosive device were seized.
“According to the facts, the investigative unit of the territorial security body has opened a criminal case,” the department added.
The FSB said that in relation to the defendants, the court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention.
In November, the FSB announced the detention in the Moscow region of three IG members who were engaged in the recruitment of residents to participate in the Syrian conflict.
* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.