Iraqis were preparing an attack in Europe on behalf of the Islamic State

They are being held by Swiss authorities since March

Three Iraqi citizens are being held by the Swiss authorities since last May accused for planning an attack in Europe on behalf of the Islamic State.
The announcement for their arrest was made today, while the Swish government stressed their cooperation with many countries mainly US for the case.
Back in September German speaking and Swish press has made reports referring to the case, but the Swish authorities had denied to make any comments.
The official announcement was delayed, in case the investigation results in Switcherland and abroad were jeopardize.
The three Iraqis are still being held in different jails of the canton of Bern, as the investigation has not been completed .
However , they have not been charged yet.
Switcherland has asked for further help of the European authorities while a common investigation of the Swiss federal police and the FBI is ongoing.
Swiss intelligence, having been informed by the US of the situation warned the police that these three people are believed to support the Islamic State, to have in their possession explosives or toxic gases and preparing to commit criminal acts.