Poland prevented terrorist attack in 2003

The Internal Security Agency (ABW) prevented a terrorist attack planned for Christmas 2003, general Paweł Pruszyński, deputy head of the ABW, told Polish Television on Wednesday. Polish citizens were also involved in the plot, he said. Pruszyński explained that Islamic fundamentalists were planning to attack cathedrals in four Polish cities during the traditional midnight mass during Christmas in 2003. Thanks to the reaction of the country’s special services, the attack was thwarted. When asked about the possible motives, the general mentioned Poland’s involvement in Iraq. “This was supposed to be a way of pushing Poland to act in a desired way,” Pruszyński said.