KUALA LUMPUR: The suspected Islamic State (IS) militant detained in Bagan Serai, Perak, was planning to procure weapons including M16 and AK-47 rifles, a pistol and a hand grenade from Thailand to target non-Muslims.
The 21-year-old suspect, who was among three militants detained in an operation between Sept 8 and 10, was aiming to launch lone wolf attacks on non-Muslims as well as their places of worship.
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