A judge on Friday ruled a
Palermo native who was arrested two days ago on possession of
war munitions charges is to remain in custody.
Giacomo Piran, a convert to Islam, was arrested in the
province of Palermo as part of an anti-terror operation on the
night between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Digos anti-terror police found war munitions, warfare
training manuals, and videos featuring bodies covered in white
sheets and Arabic writing at his home.
Police searched some 40 premises as part of the operation.
Police say Piran is married to a North African woman, has a
rap sheet for violence, a history of psychiatric problems, and
is a former army officer cadet.
He will be held under house arrest.
Italy is on a high state of alert and the authorities have
beefed up anti-terror measures after this month's attacks by
Islamist terrorists in France.
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