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Brazilian Police Arrest Suspected ISIS Planner Ahead of Attack

1/30/2026

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On January 29, 2026, the Brazilian Federal Police (Polícia Federal do Brasil) arrested a suspect linked to the Islamic State.
The suspect is accused of planning a suicide attack.
The operation was supported by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Authorities say the suspect is under investigation for preparing acts of terrorism and for being part of an international terrorist organization.

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Story summary

On January 29, 2026, the Brazilian Federal Police (Polícia Federal do Brasil) arrested a suspect linked to the Islamic State.
The suspect is accused of planning a suicide attack.
The operation was supported by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Authorities say the suspect is under investigation for preparing acts of terrorism and for being part of an international terrorist organization.