Boy (18) in custody
Paris: Olympic attack planned – arrest!
One day before the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, a man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism. The 18-year-old had been in contact with another man who had already been taken into custody on Tuesday, according to the national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office. The two were suspected of having prepared "violent actions".
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to media reports, they were planning an attack during the Olympic Games, but the public prosecutor's office did not comment on this. They are still investigating how far advanced the plans were, they said.
Increased police and military patrols
The Games begin on Friday and run until August 11. The police and military have massively increased their presence in Paris. France had declared the highest terror alert level in March.
At the end of May, investigators foiled plans for an Islamist terrorist attack on a soccer match during the Olympic Games. According to Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, two proven plans to attack the Olympics have been foiled so far.
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