"Well done to the rapid intervention of a Paris police prefecture unit, which made it possible to thwart a violent act of a terrorist nature overnight in Paris."
"Vigilance remains at a very high level. I commend all security and intelligence forces, fully mobilized under my authority in the current international context."
"The incident took place early Saturday when police officers spotted two suspects carrying a shopping bag near the premises of the Bank of America in the 8th arrondissement."
"One of the suspects, holding a lighter, was attempting to ignite a device, while the second suspect managed to escape."
French police thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris. One suspect was detained, while another escaped. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into terrorism-related offenses, including attempted damage and possession of explosive devices. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez praised the police's rapid intervention and emphasized the high level of vigilance among security forces. The incident occurred when police spotted two suspects near the bank, one attempting to ignite a device. Security has been heightened around potential targets since the Iran war began.
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