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Arrests made as Brazilian police find terrorist attack plans for Olympics

Ten people who pledged their allegiance to the Islamic State were arrested in Brazil for planning an attack in Rio de Janeiro during the Summer Olympics, USA Today reported.

According to Brazilian investigators, the people arrested were discussing specific targets in Rio. Even though the suspects were arrested all over the country, their online ties with ISIS led authorities to believe the targets were related to the Olympics.

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Two other people are being searched for in connection with the alleged planned attacks.