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The 26-year-old Lebanese national who was arrested in Cyprus on Thursday while in possession of an estimated two tons of a compound that can be used for explosives has ties with Lebanon\u2019s Hezbollah and has been trained in Iran, local press reported yesterday.<\/p>\n
Citing Cypriot intelligence sources, Daily Phileleftheros reported that the man, who also holds a Canadian passport, is a member of Hezbollah\u2019s military wing with close ties with the group\u2019s leader Hassan Nasrullah.\u00a0According to the report he received training in Iran by the Iranian regime\u2019s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).<\/p>\n
The information received by the Secret Service KYP led police to the house in which the 26-year-old was staying following his arrival to Cyprus last week.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday afternoon, police entered the house and found two tonnes of ammonium nitrate \u2013 a fertiliser that can become a powerful explosive when mixed with other substances \u2013stored in boxes in the basement.<\/p>\n
When questioned about the stash, the 26-year-old denied any involvement, and said he did not know why the owner of the house had placed it there.<\/p>\n
Police have been searching for the house\u2019s owner for questioning. The paper cited sources claiming he was also Lebanese and has not been seen at the house for months.<\/p>\n
Daily Politis reported the evidence presented by police in court is not known, the 26-year-old is being investigated for conspiracy to commit a crime and the illegal possession of explosives.<\/p>\n
The paper said that in investigating the case Cypriot police is in contact and cooperation with foreign secret services.<\/p>\n
In 2012, a young Lebanese-Swedish man, was detained by Cyprus police on possible charges relating to a planned attack against Israeli tourists.<\/p>\n
He admitted being a member of Hezbollah, and that he was planning attacks for the group.<\/p>\n
The same year, Bulgaria tried two suspects, including a dual Lebanese-Canadian citizen, for their role in the deadly 2012 Burqas bus bombing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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