Cuba says it seized assault rifles and other weapons on an intruding speedboat

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Havana, February 25 (Reporter Jiang Biao) The Cuban Ministry of the Interior announced on the evening of the 25th that a speedboat that intruded into Cuban territorial waters and exchanged fire with Cuban forces was seized, along with assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosive devices, bulletproof vests, scopes, and camouflage uniforms. According to the preliminary statements of the arrested individuals, they planned to carry out infiltration actions of a terrorist nature.

In addition, the announcement stated that an individual who traveled from the United States to Cuba to assist in this armed infiltration operation has been arrested within Cuba and has currently admitted to the related activities.

Classification
Region
Latin America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Cuba's Ministry of Interior reported the seizure of weapons and equipment from a boat that entered Cuban territorial waters and engaged in gunfire with Cuban forces.
Location
Cuba
Unit
Cuban Ministry of Interior
Time
February 25
Equipment
assault riflespistolsimprovised explosive devicesbulletproof vestsscopescamouflage clothing
Summary

Cuba's Ministry of Interior reported the seizure of assault rifles, pistols, and other weapons from a boat that entered its territorial waters and exchanged gunfire with Cuban forces on February 25. A U.S. individual involved in the infiltration operation was arrested in Cuba, and the captured suspects indicated plans for a terrorist action.

Key Facts
  • Cuba's Ministry of Interior reported a seizure of weapons from a boat.
  • The boat entered Cuban territorial waters and engaged in gunfire with Cuban forces.
  • Weapons seized included assault rifles, pistols, and improvised explosive devices.
  • A person from the U.S. involved in the operation was arrested in Cuba.
  • The arrested individuals planned a terrorist infiltration operation.