Indonesia police foil plot to fire rocket at Singapore

Jakarta, Indonesia - The Indonesian men were captured on Friday morning on the Indonesian island, which is about 25 kilometers (15 miles) southeast of Singapore, said National Police spokesman Maj. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar.

Indonesia's counter-terrorism police on Friday arrested six suspected militants who were allegedly planning to launch a rocket attack on Singapore's downtown from nearby Batam island.
The Indonesian men were captured on Friday morning on the Indonesian island, which is about 25 kilometers (15 miles) southeast of Singapore, said National Police spokesman Maj. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar.
Amar said the arrests, which included the 31-year-old leader of the group, highlight the continued threat posed by militants in Indonesia despite a sustained crackdown by authorities.
"We have strong indications that the six men were planning to launch a rocket at Singapore's Marina Bay from Batam," he said.
Marina Bay is a busy area close to the heart of Singapore's downtown filled with vaulting office towers, waterside eateries and tourist attractions.
Singapore's state media reported that local authorities were aware of the rocket plot.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement that Singapore's security agencies had coordinated with Indonesia to monitor the activities of the group and apprehend those involved.