French police arrested two more suspects connected to the foiled Bank of America bombing plot in Paris. The arrests occurred a day after police detained a man who allegedly tried to ignite a homemade explosive device outside the bank. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office is investigating a "terrorist criminal conspiracy."
The initial incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near the Champs-Elysees. Police spotted two men carrying a shopping bag near the bank. One had just placed a device—consisting of an ignition system and container of liquid believed to be fuel—outside the building. Police detained the man before he could ignite the device, but his accomplice fled. An initial assessment found approximately 650 grams of explosive powder in the device.
The national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office launched an investigation into alleged terrorism-related offenses. These include attempted damage by fire or dangerous means, manufacturing an incendiary or explosive device, possessing and transporting such devices with the intent to prepare dangerous damage, and involvement in a terrorist criminal association. The Paris police judicial unit and France's domestic intelligence agency, the DGSI, are handling the investigation.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez commended the police for thwarting a violent act of a terrorist nature. Nunez stated that vigilance remains at a very high level. He also acknowledged that security and intelligence forces are fully mobilized under his authority in the current international context.
According to an unnamed police source cited by AFP, the arrested suspect was recruited via Snapchat and paid €600 to carry out the bombing. Bank of America stated they are aware of the situation and are in contact with French authorities.
French police arrested two more suspects connected to the foiled Bank of America bombing plot in Paris. The arrests occurred a day after police detained a man who allegedly tried to ignite a homemade explosive device outside the bank. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office is investigating a "terrorist criminal conspiracy."
The initial incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near the Champs-Elysees. Police spotted two men near the bank, one of whom placed a device consisting of an ignition system and a container of liquid believed to be fuel. Police detained the man before he could ignite the device, but his accomplice fled. The device contained approximately 650 grams of explosive powder.
The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office launched an investigation into alleged terrorism-related offenses. These include attempted damage by fire or dangerous means, manufacturing an incendiary or explosive device, possessing and transporting such devices with the intent to prepare dangerous damage, and involvement in a terrorist criminal association. The Paris police judicial unit and France’s domestic intelligence agency, the DGSI, are handling the investigation.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez commended the police for thwarting a violent act of a terrorist nature. Nunez stated that vigilance remains at a very high level. He also acknowledged that security and intelligence forces are fully mobilized under his authority in the current international context.
An unnamed police source told the AFP news agency that the first arrested suspect was recruited via Snapchat. He was allegedly promised €600 to carry out the bombing. Bank of America stated they are aware of the situation and are in contact with French authorities.
Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran started last month, French authorities have increased security measures around institutions and sites related to US interests and the Jewish community. Personal protection for some exiled Iranian opposition figures has also been increased.
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