Terror Raid in France

French counterterrorism agents arrested more than 20 suspects in a raid targeted against a suspected Islamic network. The agents, some heavily armed and wearing black hoods, raided homes and Internet cafes. Ouassini Cherifi, who was convicted in 2002 of trafficking fake passports, was one of the 20 suspects arrested. The raids took place in the Paris area and in the Oise region. The sweep also involved several hundred officers, the largest of its kind in France in more than two years. The "alleged network" was under surveillance for months, and some members were thought to have intended to commit terrorist attacks, officials said. Under French law, police have 96 hours to question the suspects. (source)