Planned Massacre at Synagogue Foiled: Terror Cell Arrested in France

French security authorities arrested six suspects in an Islamic terror plot targeting a synagogue in a Paris suburb. The arrests followed an investigation that began with the discovery of a stolen vehicle containing loaded weapons near the Jewish institution. The investigation continues to identify additional suspects.

French security authorities arrested six suspects involved in an Islamic terror plot targeting a synagogue in a Paris suburb. The arrests were carried out in a focused operation by law enforcement as part of efforts to thwart threats against Jewish institutions. The French anti-terror prosecutor stated that the suspects were arrested and are expected to be tried for planning the attack, which was foiled earlier this month. The investigation began after a stolen vehicle containing loaded weapons was found near the synagogue in the town of Sarcelles, north of Paris, from which about 300 people were evacuated. Against the backdrop of the arrests, a high state of alert continues in France following a series of security incidents. The investigation continues to locate additional suspects.