Cyprus trial set for suspect in large ammonium nitrate haul
Cyprus police say a trial date has been set for a Lebanese-Canadian man who was arrested in connection with the seizure of more than five tons of a chemical compound that can be converted into an explosive. He is suspected of planning attacks against Israeli targets.
Police spokesman Charalambos Zachariou told the AP Friday that the 26-year-old suspect will enter a plea June 29 to 16 changes including participation in and providing support to a terrorist organization and possession of explosives.
