Chechen Rebels 'Plotted To Attack' Sochi 2014 Olympics -- BBC
Russian security forces say they have foiled a plot by Chechen rebels to attack the 2014 Winter Olympics in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
The National Anti-Terrorism Committee said arms, including anti-aircraft missiles, found in nearby Abkhazia were to have been used to attack the games.
The plan was masterminded by Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov, the committee said in a statement.
It also said Georgia's security services had cooperated in the plot.
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Three terrorist chieftains arrested in Abkhazia -- Voice of Russia
Georgia ‘helped terrorists get weapons’ to attack Russia -- RT
Russia’s secret service says it foiled terrorist plans in Sochi, the 2014 Winter Olympics host -- Washington Post/AP
Russia foils 2014 Sochi Games attack plot: official -- AFP
Russia Says It Foiled Sochi Olympics Terror Plot -- ABC News
Russia foils 2014 Winter Olympics terror plot, state media reports -- CNN
My Comment: I use to vacation at Sochi .... and yes .... it is a gorgeous place and an ideal place for the 2014 Winter Olympics (if they get the snow). Unfortunately .... the Caucasus is also one of the most unstable regions in the world.
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