The group was inspired by ISIS and mostly organized online, Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes said.
He said no specific targets were mentioned, but the Justice Ministry is still investigating the suspects' computers and cell phones to learn more about the possible plans.
De Moraes said the suspects are all Brazilian nationals, and that one minor was mentioned in the conversations.
Another two people have warrants out for their arrests. Authorities said they believe those suspects will be arrested soon.
De Moraes said the group was not an organized cell, calling it "absolutely amateur -- with no preparation."
The group essentially said, "Let's start training in martial arts, let's start learning how to shoot," the justice minister said.
He noted the group tried to buy a gun online, which no organized cell would do. (FullText)
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