According to Reuters on December 9, according to Cuban official reports, late on the 9th, Cuba announced that it had foiled a "terrorist plot" planned in the neighboring southern state of Florida in the United States. Earlier, a man allegedly arrived in Cuba on a jet ski to commit acts of violence.
The report quoted Cuban official ** sources as saying that the investigation is still ongoing. The conspiracy is alleged to be linked to at least two organizations, the New Cuban National Organization and the New Cuban National Armed Group, which Cuba has classified as terrorist entities.
One of the men was arrested, but his identity was unknown, the report said. He was carrying multiple pistols, multiple rounds of magazines and ammunition.
The report also said that the Cuban, who lives in Florida, entered Cuba illegally on a jet ski, then abandoned it in a mangrove swamp on the northern coast of Cuba before traveling overland to Cienfuegos in south-central Cuba.
Allegedly, the man tried to recruit others to assist in committing acts of violence, arson and vandalism in front of **.
Officials said several others were also under investigation for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy. (Compiled by Wu Mei).