Cuba Arrests Terror Suspects After Sea Battle

0:00In Sydney, it's March 4th, here's what is happening. Six people faced terrorism charges in Cuba after a fierce gun battle at sea last week. The clash happened in Cuban waters when a speedboat allegedly fired on a border guard vessel. Cuban forces fired back, killing four and wounding six others on the boat. Authorities say the group sail from the United States pack with weapons, including nearly 13,000 rounds of ammunition, 13 rifles, and 11 pistols. Their goal was to stir up chaos and hit military targets on the island. Cuban officials put the captured arms on display during a television broadcast, showing bullet riddled boats from the close-range fight, just 20 meters apart. They noted at least two suspects were already on a terrorist watch list. The United States politicians have questioned Cuba's account, demanding an independent review. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made clear it was not a United States operation, and no American personnel took part. Prosecutors have now ordered pre-trial detention for the six survivors.

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