MOSCOW, May 4 (RAPSI) – Officers of the Federal Security Service (FSB) have arrested alleged members of the Islamic State terrorist organization prohibited in Russia, the FSB press service has stated.

According to FSB, the alleged terrorists planned to commence terror attacks in several regions of Russia on May 3 and 4.

The press service noted that the terror attacks were prepared through closed groups of Telegram messenger including ones abroad. During the searches explosives, firearms and ammunition were recovered.