The Grenade Coup

That's how the accused planned to take over the country, huh?

"Turkish officials charge 86 in an alleged coup plot; Religious-secular split fuels unrest" by Laura King, Los Angeles Times | July 15, 2008

ISTANBUL - Istanbul's chief prosecutor, Aykut Cengiz Engin, said a group that included retired military officials, academics, lawyers, and writers stood accused of forming a shadowy ultranationalist network whose aim was to drive the Islamist-rooted ruling party from power. The full list of suspects was not released immediately, but the accused, 48 of whom are in custody, face mainly terrorism-related charges that include membership in an illegal organization, authorities said.

Engin refrained from immediately unveiling the indictment, which reportedly runs nearly 2,500 pages and contains a wealth of information about the alleged coup plot. It is to be made public soon.

The case came to light after police found an arms cache, consisting mainly of hand grenades, at the home of a retired military man last year, according to authorities.

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Pardon me for laughing, folks, but this is ridiculous!

Sounds to me like the "Islamist" government is defending itself.

And CUI BONO?