News: Abu Dhabi Police arrests suspect in American lady-mall murder case, uncovers bomb plot

Abu Dhabi police has a suspect in custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of an American woman in the UAE capital this week.

Minister of Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed said at a press conference on Thursday that a 38-year-old Emirati woman has been arrested after an elaborate investigation detailed in a newly released video. Police made the arrest within 48 hours of the crime.
In the shocking incident, which took place on Monday in Boutik Mall on Abu Dhabi's Reem Island, the woman, clad in an abaya and niqab, stabbed the American teacher to death.

Abu Dhabi Police officers storm the home of the suspect in this still from the video.

BOMB PLOT

Police also said the same suspect plotted to place a makeshift bomb outside the home of another American resident in Abu Dhabi in a separate incident. Colonel Rashid Borshid of the Abu Dhabi police's Criminal Investigation Department told the press conference the bomb was dismantled and no one was hurt.

When asked if the police considered this sequence of events to be a terrorist attack, "This is under investigation now, and I cannot say yes or no now."

Sheikh Saif  issued a severe warning that "deterrent penalties await whoever tries to tamper with the security of the UAE," state news agency WAM reported.

A still from the video released by Abu Dhabi police shows the makeshift bomb allegedly placed outside the home …

INVESTIGATION VIDEO
Abu Dhabi Police released a 6-minute video detailing the operation and arrest of the suspect.
In the video, police are seen uncovering the bomb plot. CCTV footage shows the suspect dragging a suitcase allegedly carrying the homemade bomb and concealing the number plate of their vehicle.
The premises where the bomb was placed was evacuated and the device was dismantled.
The video also shows how police forces stormed the suspect's home and apprehended them. According to Sheikh Saif, investigators worked hard to identify of the suspect.
“We worked around the clock until the law enforcement officers of Abu Dhabi Police managed to unveil her identity despite her best efforts to destroy all evidence that could have led to her arrest,” he was quoted as saying in Gulf News.

Sheikh Saif warned that severe deterrent penalties await whoever tries to tamper with the security of the UAE.

Watch:

As shown in a dramatic video released by the Interior Ministry, a squad of heavily armed police enter the villa, arrest the woman and confiscate more apparent bomb-making materials. Shot like an action movie, the video, overlaid with ominous music from The Dark Knight soundtrack, has propaganda elements designed to show the Emirati security forces quickly and decisively dealing with a suspected terrorist, something the UAE is keen to show to the world. Bin Zayed said the suspect was identified within 24 hours and arrested within 48 hours of the attacks. 

Two thumbs up to the UAE police!