in opening remarks outlined the details of 500 phone conversations, recorded by telephone intercepts and hidden listening devices, between Benbrika and the 11 men in his group also on trial. Prosecutors claim that phone records revealed the groups plans; "to cause maximum damage. To cause the death of a thousand.... by use of a bomb."
They allege that the group led by Benbrika was "bent on violent Jihad" and "planned terrorist attacks on football games or train stations to maximise deaths." and that Benbrika said that in some cases it was theologically permissable to "kill women, children and the elderly".[1]
The court was told how Benbrika allegedly used at least 10 different mobile phones that were registered in false names and addresses.
References
External links
- "Cleric has been closely watched", CNN, 7 November 2005
- "Terror swoop: More arrests likely", CNN, 8 November 2005
- "Jihad in Australia: court told of plot", by Dewi Cooke, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 November 2005