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Police Arrest Ethiopian Imam, Others, During Mosque Raid

November 02 2016

Switzerland

Police have arrested four suspects after a raid on a mosque in northern Switzerland, say prosecutors, as reported by Reuters.

Wednesday's raid targeted the An'Nur mosque in Winterthur. Police also searched the homes of three suspects, said a statement from the Zurich prosecutor's office.

Criminal proceedings have been launched, said the office, without indicating charges.

One suspect is an Ethiopian imam who allegedly called on Oct. 21 for the killing of Muslims who...

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