Police in Paris arrest 2 over terrorist attack plot
The main suspect, a 19-year-old living in northern France, had ties to Islamic State and planned to attack a public place, French media said
Police arrested two men in Paris on Sunday for criminal conspiracy in connection with a terrorist undertaking and possession of explosives, said France’s national anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office (PNAT).
The two men were placed in custody, and a third was charged for not reporting a terrorist crime and placed under legal supervision, prosecutors said.
All were aged over 18, the prosecutor’s office said without specifying their exact age or how advanced their potential plan was.
French broadcaster RTL reported that during a search of the main suspect’s home, investigators allegedly found a home-made explosive vest.
Daily newspaper Le Parisien said the 19-year-old had written an oath of allegiance to Isis and was planning to attack a public place.