Police in Paris foil attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America building

The Guardian - World News National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-Presse in ParisMarch 28, 2026 at 04:30 PM

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French police thwarted a potential terrorist attack early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America building in Paris's 8th arrondissement. Officers arrested a man at approximately 3:30 am as he was about to ignite a homemade explosive device containing five liters of fuel and an ignition system with 650g of explosive powder. The device has been taken for forensic analysis, and the suspect is in custody. France's counterterrorism prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the incident, treating it as a terrorist undertaking. The investigation involves the Paris judicial police and France's domestic intelligence service. The Interior Minister highlighted the heightened vigilance in France due to the current international situation.

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The investigation is looking into attempted damage by fire in connection with a terrorist undertaking.

quote — France’s counterterrorism prosecutor’s office100% confidence

The incident occurred at about 3.30am in front of a Bank of America building.

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French police prevented an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris.

factual — officials and sources close to the case90% confidence

The ignition component had 650g of explosive powder inside it.

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The device held five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, and an ignition system.

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Middle East 30% Champs-Élysées 40% Paris judicial police 50% General Directorate for Internal Security 60% Laurent Nuñez 60% Bank of America 80% France ×380% Paris ×390%

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attempted bomb attack 100% homemade explosive device 90% paris 80% terrorism 80% investigation 70% counterterrorism 70% explosive powder 60% bank of america 60% domestic security 50% france 50%

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