Jean-Baptiste Marty 11:18 a.m., April 4, 2024
According to information from Europe 1, a man, of Russian nationality, was arrested on Monday after refusing to comply. Listed S for radical Islamism and for "threat in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict", he had already been arrested a few weeks ago after entering the perimeter of the Eiffel Tower with a knife. According to his first statements, he wanted to join the “Olympic Games” mission. He must be presented to a magistrate this Thursday.
From a refusal to comply with the discovery of a potential terrorist threat to the Olympic Games? According to information from Europe 1, a Russian national was arrested on Monday after evading a road check in the streets of Paris. An arrest which revealed worrying projects
Arrested a few weeks earlier
The man's identity, combined with the various authorities' files, revealed that he is the subject of an S file for radical Islamism and "threat in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict".
Already arrested after being caught in possession of a knife in the perimeter of the Eiffel Tower, the prosecution confirmed to Europe 1 that the Russian national was the subject of a criminal order since March 20 for "illegitimate carrying of category D weapon.
Volunteer for the Olympics?
Faced with investigators, the man defended himself, justifying his refusal to comply with a meeting, in a military base, with a view to “joining the mission of the Olympic Games”. A statement currently unconfirmed by the Directorate of Security and Defense Intelligence (DRSD). These comments are surprising, especially since an identity verification system is currently being carried out to exclude from the system all people likely to represent a threat to France during this event. To date, 800 people have been sidelined.
The accused must be presented to a magistrate this Thursday with a view to his immediate appearance, the prosecution confirms to Europe 1.