Terrorists plot attacks in France

Authorities found jihadist propaganda, a submachine gun, an automatic pistol, and two handguns during their raids of a terrorist cell group planning attacks in France.

Authorities found jihadist propaganda, a submachine gun, an automatic pistol, and two handguns during their raids of a terrorist cell group planning attacks in France.

It is believed that two of the suspects visited Syria last year claiming they were going to Cyprus. There may have been a contact in Syria that was coordinating the terroristic plot.


A source has revealed that terrorist suspects were searching Paris locations in order to carry out attacks on December 1. Locations included Disneyland Paris, a Christmas market at Champs Elysees, a metro station, bars and cafes, as well as places of worship โ€“ 20 targets in all.

The headquarters of the DGSI, Franceโ€™s intelligence service in Levallois, and the headquarters of the Judicial Police of Paris were also targets for the attacks. Security has been increased at these sites.

This terrorist cell group consisted of seven men aged 29-46 with origins in Afghan, Morocco, France, Portugal, and Strasbourg. They were already under an investigation that started eight months ago. These men are now being detained, although two of the men from Strasbourg and Marseille have since been released. At least one of the suspects possessed a letter of allegiance to the Islamic State, formerly known as ISIS/ISIL.

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