French police foil suspected bomb plot outside Bank of America in Paris
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- French police foiled a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, detaining one suspect while another escaped.
- The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into terrorism-related offenses including attempted damage by fire and the manufacture of explosive devices.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez praised the swift police intervention and emphasized that vigilance remains very high amid the current international context.
- The incident occurred early Saturday when police observed two suspects near the bank, with one attempting to ignite a device, according to RTL radio citing police sources.
- Security measures have been heightened in France, particularly around U.S. interests and the Jewish community, following increased threats linked to the Iran war.
