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22-Year-Old Afghan Arrested in France Over Alleged Terror Plot

The suspect, linked to ISIS ideology, is accused of planning attacks at a football stadium or mall, with connections to a similar plot in the US.

  • The young Afghan man was arrested in Haute-Garonne and charged with preparing a violent act, reportedly targeting a stadium or shopping center.
  • Authorities suspect a connection between this case and the arrest of his brother in the US, who is accused of planning an attack on election day.
  • The investigation stemmed from intelligence shared by US authorities, leading to the arrest of three individuals in France.
  • The suspect, who has lived in France for about three years, is believed to have been radicalized and adheres to the ideology of the Islamic State.
  • Two other men arrested in the same operation have been released without charges, while the investigation continues under judicial supervision.
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