Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack on the Bank of America's headquarters in Paris, France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office has reported. An initial suspect was detained at the scene after placing a device containing five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, along with an ignition system near the bank, according to police sources.
The incident took place around 03:30 local time in the city’s 8th arrondissement, not far from the famous Champs-Élysées. Following an immediate response, authorities arrested two additional individuals on Sunday in connection with the case. France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, suggested the attempted attack could be linked to the ongoing tensions surrounding the US-Israel conflict against Iran, stating, In this type of conflict, you have a number of Iranian services that are likely to carry out actions such as these through proxies.
The first suspect, who is a minor, remains in custody, which may be extended under French law that allows for 96-hour detentions in terrorism cases, provided a court approves.
Nuñez noted that similar plots had been thwarted in various European nations, including France, the Netherlands, Britain, and Norway, emphasizing the need for heightened security measures across the country. He has urged security services to be particularly vigilant at transportation hubs and other critical locations.
The investigation is being handled by the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office, which is looking into attempted damage by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a terrorist undertaking and a terrorist criminal conspiracy. The Paris judicial police and France's domestic intelligence service are also engaged in the ongoing inquiry.
The incident took place around 03:30 local time in the city’s 8th arrondissement, not far from the famous Champs-Élysées. Following an immediate response, authorities arrested two additional individuals on Sunday in connection with the case. France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, suggested the attempted attack could be linked to the ongoing tensions surrounding the US-Israel conflict against Iran, stating, In this type of conflict, you have a number of Iranian services that are likely to carry out actions such as these through proxies.
The first suspect, who is a minor, remains in custody, which may be extended under French law that allows for 96-hour detentions in terrorism cases, provided a court approves.
Nuñez noted that similar plots had been thwarted in various European nations, including France, the Netherlands, Britain, and Norway, emphasizing the need for heightened security measures across the country. He has urged security services to be particularly vigilant at transportation hubs and other critical locations.
The investigation is being handled by the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office, which is looking into attempted damage by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a terrorist undertaking and a terrorist criminal conspiracy. The Paris judicial police and France's domestic intelligence service are also engaged in the ongoing inquiry.
