5 arrested on terror charges in Karbala

KARBALA / IraqiNews.com: The commander of Mid Euphrates Operations disclosed today that five were arrested on terrorism charges, in addition to dismantling a number of bombs.   Staff General Othman Al-Ghanimi told IraqiNews.com that the arrests were made to the north of the city. A subsequent search of the area lead to the discovery of three bombs implanted on the Karbala-Babel route, which were directed against those visiting the province’s Holy Shrines. It is expected that Karbala will receive tomorrow several million visitors flocking to the city for a religious occasion. RM (TP)/SR 671