Police in Paris foil attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America building

March 28, 2026

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French police arrested a man attempting to detonate a homemade bomb outside a Bank of America in Paris.
The incident occurred early Saturday morning in the city's 8th arrondissement.
The device contained five litres of fuel and an ignition system with 650g of explosive powder.
France's counterterrorism prosecutor's office is leading the investigation.
The investigation is looking into attempted damage and terrorist conspiracy.
The interior minister linked the event to increased security concerns due to the war in the Middle East.

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