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French Police Foil Apparent Bomb Attack Outside of Bank of America Building in Paris
A man was arrested before detonating a 5-litre homemade bomb outside Bank of America; investigation opened for terrorism and involvement in a criminal association.
- French police intervened overnight in Paris and prevented a suspected terrorist attack outside a Bank of America building, detaining one individual while a second suspect fled.
- The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into multiple alleged offenses, including attempting to cause damage with explosives, producing and possessing incendiary devices, and involvement in a terrorist network.
- Authorities say officers spotted two individuals carrying a bag near the site, with one reportedly trying to ignite a device before police stepped in.
- Officials emphasized that security remains heightened, noting increased protection of potential targets linked to U.S. interests and other sensitive groups amid broader international tensions.
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Great Yorkshire RadioPolice thwart suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris
Officers spotted two suspects carrying a shopping bag and one of them, who was holding a lighter, attempted to ignite a device, according to reports.
·United Kingdom
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An explosive device attack was foiled on Saturday in Paris in front of the US bank Bank of America.
·Montreal, Canada
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The man was arrested on the night of Friday to Saturday by LAC police officers present to secure the building, in a context of war-related tensions in the Middle East.
·Paris, France
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