The Italian police have arrested two Pakistani men linked to the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.

The father and son, who are accused of providing logistical support for last year's terror attacks were arrested in an early morning raid in the town of Brescia in Italy's north.

The men allegedly used a money transfer agency they managed to send funds for the attacks.

As per Italian police, just a day before the Mumbai attacks they transferred money to activate an Internet phone account that was used by the attackers and those who were in touch with them.

Italian police began their investigations in December after being alerted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that money had been sent from Italy. The funds were apparently transferred under the identity of another Pakistani man who had never been to Italy.

On November 25, 2008, $229 was transferred by Madina Trading Agency to Western Union Agent in Brescia, Italy. It was withdrawn by Javed Iqbal, a Brescia resident with passport number KC092481.

Before this, money was transferred from Pakistan for Voice Over Internet Protocol or VOIP connection.

The two are accused of aiding and abetting international terrorism as well as illegal financial activity.