French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America
France suspects link to pro-Iranian group HAYI in foiled Paris bomb plot
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French police have arrested five suspects, including three minors, in connection with a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris headquarters on Saturday. The initial suspect was apprehended after placing a homemade explosive device outside the bank near the Champs-Elysees. Investigators are examining a potential link to the Iran war, citing similarities to other recent attempted attacks in Europe for which a pro-Iran group claimed responsibility. The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office is investigating several offenses, including attempted damage by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a "terrorist plot". The probe also includes a charge of participation in a “terrorist” criminal association.
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AI-ExtractedFive suspects are now being held in custody, including three minors arrested after Saturday’s attempted attack.
French police have arrested two more people over a foiled attack on Bank of America’s Paris headquarters.
The first detainee had told them he was a minor and from Senegal.
The device consisted of an ignition system and five litres of liquid believed to be fuel.
Authorities were investigating a suspected link to the Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.
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