Man Detained for Mailbox Bombing in Morbihan

A 47-year-old victim suffered life-altering injuries after opening a rigged mailbox; authorities suspect a personal dispute as the motive.

A 47-year-old man in Gourin, Morbihan, was severely injured on January 29 by a mailbox rigged with an explosive device containing nails and screws.
The victim suffered critical injuries, including cardiac arrest, and remains hospitalized with permanent mutilations despite being declared out of immediate danger.
A neighbor of the victim has been charged with attempted murder and unauthorized fabrication of an explosive device and is currently in pretrial detention.
Investigators suspect the attack may be linked to a personal dispute, as graffiti referencing an alleged €40,000 debt was found near the victim's home.
The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of a judge, with local and regional law enforcement agencies involved.