Suspect Arrested in Bordeaux for Alleged Plot Against Olympic Torch Relay

French authorities detain man linked to disturbing messages referencing past mass killings as Paris 2024 security measures intensify.

The suspect, identified as Alex G, was detained after posting a message online that referenced a 2014 mass shooting in California.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin praised police for their professionalism in ensuring the relay's security.
The suspect admitted to considering an act but had no specific target in mind and was described as psychologically fragile.
A rubber pellet revolver, mobile phones, and a computer were seized from the suspect's home.
The Olympic torch relay is part of extensive preparations for the Paris 2024 Games, which feature unprecedented security operations.