MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. The Federal Security Service (FSB) has prevented a Ukrainian bombing plot against a senior law enforcement official in Moscow, the FSB said.
"The Federal Security Service in Moscow prevented a high-profile terrorist attack planned by the SBU against a high-ranking leader in the law enforcement system," it said in a statement.
"A suspicious electric scooter was found parked near the entrance to a business center, and in the trunk there was a powerful improvised explosive device. The SBU planned to detonate the explosive device remotely during a visit by the target of the attack to said business center."
Detonation of an explosive device "could lead to a large number of civilian casualties," it said.
Equipped with a bomb disguised as a household charging station, the electric scooter was identified "during measures to protect critically important and strategic facilities, ensure the safety of military personnel, law enforcement officers and government representatives."
