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Five Arrested After Explosive Raid on Lyon Gold Refinery

Explosives paired with long guns were used to breach the facility, leaving five employees lightly hurt.

Overview

  • Police say a BRI-led pursuit ended with the suspects in custody and the stolen haul recovered.
  • The attack hit Laboratoires Pourquery in Lyon’s 7th arrondissement shortly before 2 p.m. local time.
  • Officials report the assailants fled by car after detonating devices at the precious-metals site.
  • Neighbor videos posted to social media captured a violent blast, armed figures, and a white van with a blue beacon outside.
  • The investigation has been assigned to the police judiciaire, which is collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.