Posted on 10/19/2005 10:04:57 AM PDT by knighthawk
A terror suspect picked up in raids in the Netherlands had prepared a farewell video, according to Dutch prosecutors.
Samir Azzouz was one of seven suspects arrested by police during a national anti-terror sweep last Friday.
A video cassette showing the 19-year-old was found during the operation.
Prosecutors said the tape shows Azzouz - a Dutchman of Moroccan descent - saying goodbye to his family and speaking of a 'deed'.
It appeared to be modelled on video messages left behind by suicide bombers in the Palestinian territories and Iraq.
Police believe the arrests thwarted an impending attack on politicians or a government building.
Security was increased at government offices and prominent politicians were put under 24-hour surveillance after the terror swoop.
On Monday, an investigating judge extended the custody of all the defendants to 14 days.
The operation came just weeks ahead of the first anniversary of the murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh by a Muslim radical.
Azzouz was acquitted of terrorism charges earlier this year.
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Some people are probably kicking themselves right now.
Excellent. Caught one before he could do damage.
I wonder if allah pro-rates his virgins? Me thinks this dude just lost 10-20 of 'em at least.
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