A 26-year-old Syrian man was arrested in Mainze, Germany after an extradition request from the Dutch authorities JULIUS GEORG/EPADutch counterterrorism police have arrested four people suspected of plotting an attack on New Year’s Day. A fifth person was arrested in Germany as police in both countries acted swiftly on a tip-off. The suspected target was in the Netherlands, where large gatherings are expected for fireworks celebrations. “They are suspected of involvement in the preparation of a terrorist crime,” Dutch officers said on Saturday. Security sources told NOS, the Dutch state broadcaster, that the operation followed a…

Source: The Times December 31, 2018 00:00 UTC