[Russia] - Russia's FSB Detains 15 in North Caucasus for Spreading 'Extremist Ideology'Russia's Federal

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violence driven by religious hatred.All 15 suspects, identified as Russian citizens, were arrested in the village of Islamey in
of up to 10 years.FSB video published by state media showed heavily armed security agents entering a house during the night and arresting
several individuals
Investigators were seen examining weapons, including pistols, knives and a shotgun, they allegedly found inside the home.Similar arrests
have been reported across Russia in recent months
Last week, the FSB detained a group of women in the republic of Tatarstan who were allegedly attempting to recruit Russian citizens for a
banned terrorist organization.These actions are part of what appears to be a broader crackdown on suspected extremist activities following
the deadly attack at a concert hall near Moscow in March.Russian law enforcement authorities appear to be cracking down harder on suspected
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