Weapon of war found near synagogue in Sarcelles: counter-terrorism prosecutor takes case

A weapon of war and several magazines were discovered in the immediate vicinity of a synagogue in Sarcelles, Val-d'Oise. The counter-terrorism prosecutor has opened an investigation. Three hundred people were evacuated on the evening of Saturday, 11 July.

Weapon of war found near synagogue in Sarcelles: counter-terrorism prosecutor takes case

Weapon of war found near synagogue in Sarcelles: counter-terrorism prosecutor takes case

A weapon of war as well as several magazines were found in the immediate vicinity of a synagogue located in Sarcelles, in the Val-d'Oise department. The discovery was made on Saturday, 11 July, leading to the evacuation of three hundred people in the evening.

Given the gravity of the incident, the National Counter-terrorism Prosecutor was seized and opened an investigation. The exact circumstances of the presence of this weapon and these magazines at this location were not clarified immediately.

The evacuation of three hundred people took place in the evening of Saturday, 11 July, following this alarming discovery at the edges of the Jewish place of worship. Authorities proceeded with these security measures as a precaution.

Source: franceinfo

Source: France Info

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