Paris: a street near the Eiffel Tower cordoned off by the police, a security perimeter installed

As Passover approaches (which takes place from Monday April 22 to Tuesday April 30), Gérald Darmanin asked increased security around places of Jewish worship and “extreme vigilance” on the part of the police.

“A suspicious vehicle” parked near a synagogue

It is in this sense that a major police operation took place this Saturday, April 20 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, a few streets from the Eiffel Tower. According to a Source close to Paris newsaround 11:50 a.m., the police were called to a “suspicious vehicle parked near a synagogue”, located at 8 rue George Bernard Shaw.

On site, they noticed that “a long black bag was visible in the passenger compartment”. In addition, the owner of the vehicle is already known to the police for “participation in a criminal association with a view to preparing an act of terrorism”.

After collecting all this information, the police made the decision to install “a security perimeter” and to involve technicians from the central laboratory, specialized in the fight against explosive, chemical and fire risks, and a dog team. . After a few hours, the security perimeter is lifted, because the bag ultimately contained only “personal effects.” »

An investigation was opened and entrusted to the 15th arrondissement police station.

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