Muslim Who Bombed Egypt Church Previously Arrested for ISIS Ties

The Muslim who was the main suspect in the Alexandria Christian church terror bombing in Egypt was once detained by authorities over suspected ties to ISIS — but then let go.

Kuwaiti Al-Qabas newspaper reported that security officials said Abu Ishaq Al Masry, the main suicide bomber behind the St. Mark’s Cathedral attack in Alexandria, was held as a suspect and questioned by authorities for ISIS links.

The Egyptian Streets reports:

“He came to Kuwait in October 2016 with a work permit as an accountant. He summoned to the Kuwaiti security apparatus based on information he has received from his Egyptian counterpart.

“He went through intensive investigations for his links to ISIS. After the verification of his involvement, he was deported from the country and handed over to the Egyptian authorities. Some of his family members have been deported from Kuwait as well, according to Al-Qabas newspaper.

“He was held in Egypt’s custody for investigation over his links with ISIS, but then he was released.”