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6 ISIS supporters arrested amid fears that the terror group is establishing a foothold

Six Indonesian supporters of Islamic State have been jailed, fuelling fears that ISIS are establishing a strong foothold in Indonesia and in South East Asia. The six factory workers have pledged their allegiance to the terrorist group and were allegedly planning an attack in Singapore. The men were also accused of offering a transit point for those Indonesians planning to leave to and return from the barbaric terrorist group in Syria.

Those operating or residing in Indonesia are advised to be aware of the current terrorist threat. Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country, has long struggled with Islamic militancy and has been hit by series of attacks in the past 15 years. A sustained crackdown in the country has weakened the most dangerous networks, but the emergence of the Islamic State (IS) group has proved a serious new rallying cry for the country’s radicals. Report any suspicious packages, behaviour or activity to the authorities and remain vigilant.