Three hundred residents had to leave their homes Saturday evening in Sarcelles. A suspicious vehicle, parked near the synagogue and a movie theater, had been reported to the authorities. Domestic intelligence feared a threat against the Jewish community. Bomb disposal experts were mobilized to secure the area. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez indicated that he had been personally monitoring the situation since Saturday evening.
A suspect arrested, a weapon of war seized
The investigation quickly revealed that the vehicle had been stolen. A military-grade weapon was discovered inside during the search. A suspect was arrested in connection with the operation. Evacuated residents were able to return to their homes once the vehicle was secured and the checks were completed.
The incident occurred amid heightened vigilance around Jewish places of worship. Intelligence services remain on high alert in the face of the risk of targeted attacks. The investigation continues to determine the suspect's intentions and the origin of the weapons found.
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