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Police say violent attack prevented at Lisbon university, suspect arrested

Portuguese criminal investigation agency (PJ) said on Thursday it arrested an 18-year-old male who had allegedly put together a detailed, written plan to stage a violent attack against students at a Lisbon university campus.

PJ did not identify the suspect, who according to local media is Portuguese. In a statement, the agency said he had multiple illegal weapons in his possession, as well as other objects that could have been used to carry out the attack.

"The suspect, who was arrested in 'flagrante delicto' for the possession of the weapons, was also charged with the crime of terrorism," it said.

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