Via Rail terror plot suspects ‘motivated by Islamic extremism’, trial hears

By News Staff

Posted February 2, 2015 7:04 pm.

Last Updated April 10, 2015 6:53 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Raed Jaser and Chiheb Esseghaier both face multiple charges in the alleged Via Rail plot.

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