A man has been taken into custody for allegedly trying to set off a bomb near a Bank of America branch. The suspected terror incident was stopped early this morning when an individual reportedly attempted to detonate an explosive device on Rue de la Boétie in Paris.
Law enforcement officials confiscated the device, which included a 5-liter transparent container filled with an unidentified liquid and around 650 grams of explosive powder, as per several French news outlets.
According to reports from French news site Le Monde, the event took place around 3:30 am, with the device placed in front of the building.
Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, commended the swift action of a police team that prevented a violent terrorist act in Paris. He emphasized the need for continued vigilance in light of the incident.
The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) disclosed that they have initiated an investigation into charges related to attempted damage by fire or dangerous means in connection with a terrorist plot. The charges also include the manufacture, possession, and transport of an incendiary or explosive device with intent to cause harm, along with involvement in a terrorist criminal association.
Reports indicate that the suspect, a man who claims to be born in 2009 and asserts Senegalese nationality, is under investigation for the incident.