Rome, Italy +40 Terror Plot Suspects Arrested+

Rome, Italy +40 Terror Plot Suspects Arrested+ The arrests were made in Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples and other cities, "as part of an extraordinary operation that followed the British anti-terrorist operation," the ministry said in a statement.

The raids were made on "Islamic gathering places, including call centers, Internet points and money transfer" offices, the ministry said
In a statement, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the arrests underscored "the very important role that has been played by Pakistan in breaking this international terrorist network." It said there were "indications of Afghanistan-based Al Qaeda connection" in the case, but did not elaborate.

Five Pakistanis have been arrested in Pakistan as suspected "facilitators" of the plot, a government official said, in addition to two Britons arrested there about a week ago.