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Shafaq News/ French authorities havedetained a cleric on charges of plotting a terrorist attack last year, the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’sOffice revealed on Saturday.
The man, born in 1993, is under formalinvestigation for preparing a terrorist act and promoting terrorism online. Hewas taken into custody on Friday after appearing before a judge.
A source familiar with the case told AFPthat investigators had identified the suspect’s interest in drone technology,attempts to acquire explosive materials, and research into possible targetsbetween late 2023 and late 2024. No confirmed operational link between theseactivities has been established.
The suspect had previously been jailed inOctober 2024 for glorifying terrorism, the source noted, adding that he also livedin Syria and Iraq between 2014 and 2015 and has a criminal record related tothat period.
His lawyer, Maxence Gallot, declined tocomment when contacted by AFP.
The man, born in 1993, is under formalinvestigation for preparing a terrorist act and promoting terrorism online. Hewas taken into custody on Friday after appearing before a judge.
A source familiar with the case told AFPthat investigators had identified the suspect’s interest in drone technology,attempts to acquire explosive materials, and research into possible targetsbetween late 2023 and late 2024. No confirmed operational link between theseactivities has been established.
The suspect had previously been jailed inOctober 2024 for glorifying terrorism, the source noted, adding that he also livedin Syria and Iraq between 2014 and 2015 and has a criminal record related tothat period.
His lawyer, Maxence Gallot, declined tocomment when contacted by AFP.
