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France Opens Terror Probe after Guns Found in Car Near Synagogue
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France Opens Terror Probe after Guns Found in Car Near Synagogue

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • French anti-terrorist prosecutors launched an investigation after finding weapons in a suspicious vehicle near a synagogue in Sarcelles.
  • Three hundred people were evacuated from the Paris suburb after the discovery of a military-grade weapon in the car.
  • Authorities are investigating the motives and have not yet identified the individuals involved, though three attacks have been foiled this year.

French anti-terrorist prosecutors have opened an investigation following the discovery of weapons in a suspicious vehicle in Sarcelles, a Paris suburb with a large Jewish population. The incident led to the evacuation of 300 people on Saturday evening.

a military-grade weapon

— interior ministerdescribing the contents of the suspicious vehicle

Authorities found a military-grade weapon inside the car, prompting the launch of an investigation into charges of forming a terrorist criminal organization. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated the vehicle was found near a synagogue. He noted that the motives are currently unknown and the individuals involved have not yet been identified.

We do not yet know the motives

— Laurent Nunezaddressing the unknown motives behind the discovery

A security cordon was established around the car, which was parked in a busy area near evacuated cinemas and restaurants. While bomb disposal experts found no explosives, a police source reported the stolen car contained an assault-style rifle and a handgun. Nunez also mentioned that three attacks have been foiled in France this year, including a knife attack near the Arc de Triomphe.

the individuals have not yet been identified

— Laurent Nunezstating the current status of the investigation into suspects
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