A day before the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, a man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism. The 18-year-old had been in contact with another man who was taken into custody on Tuesday, according to the national prosecutor’s office for counterterrorism. The two are suspected of having prepared “violent actions”.
According to media reports, it was about plans for an attack during the Olympic Games, but the Public Prosecution Service did not comment on that. It is said that we are currently still determining how far the plans were.
Police and army increase their patrols
The games begin on Friday and run until August 11. Police and military presence in Paris have been greatly increased. France declared the highest terror alert level in March.
In late May, investigators foiled plans for an Islamist terrorist attack on a soccer match during the Olympic Games. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said two proven plans to attack the Olympics had been foiled so far.
Source: Krone
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