Police arrest two more over attempted attack on US bank HQ in Paris
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French police arrested two additional suspects in connection with attempted explosion at Bank of America near Champs-Elysees in Paris, total five in custody.
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Security threats targeting US financial institutions in Europe may prompt increased security measures at American banks and facilities worldwide.
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French police arrested two additional suspects Monday in connection with an apparent attempt to detonate a homemade explosive device outside a Bank of America branch near the Champs-Elysees in Paris, bringing the total number in custody to five. The initial suspect was apprehended early Saturday after placing the device at the US financial institution. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez suggested the Middle East conflict may have motivated the attack. The arrests indicate an ongoing investigation into what authorities are treating as a potential terror-related incident targeting American financial interests in France.
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French police arrested two additional suspects Monday in connection with attempted attack on Bank of America branch, bringing total in custody to five.
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