Member of IS terrorist organization detained in Bishkek (photo)

Member of the banned terrorist organization "Islamic State" was detained in Bishkek. Bishkek Main Department of Interior reported.

According to it, activity of a terrorist cell, members of which recruited new supporters, has been suppressed. Secret meetings were held in a rented apartment.

As noted, the detainee is a citizen of Russia. During a search of his apartment, there was confiscated a large amount of extremist literature, weapons and ammunition, including four ISIL flags, sawed-off gun, two stun grenades, bullets of different caliber, masks, five discs, five religious books, leaflets, mobile phones and a laptop. Psychotropic substances and cannabis have been also confiscated.

The police are conducing further investigation and operational-search measures to detect criminal contacts and associates of the underground terrorist cell.