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Suspicious Envelope Triggers Decontamination at Lille Synagogue

An envelope containing black powder and references to political figures led to a security operation at a synagogue in Lille, with no injuries reported.

  • The synagogue in Lille received an envelope with an unknown black powder, prompting a security response.
  • Eight individuals were confined inside the synagogue as a precautionary measure.
  • The envelope included inscriptions referencing President Emmanuel Macron and former Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.
  • Firefighters conducted a decontamination operation, and police are investigating the incident.
  • No injuries were reported, and the area around the synagogue was secured by law enforcement.
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