Man arrested in letter-bombs to EU officials terror probe
- 7 years ago
Greek counter terrorism officers have arrested a man in connection with a number of parcel bombs sent to EU officials in March 2017.
Police intercepted eight suspicious packages at an Athens postal sorting centre, and a letter bomb sent to the IMF’s office in Paris exploded as it was opened by a secretary, injuring her in the face and hands.
The discovery came after militant Greek anarchist group Conspiracy of Fire Cells claimed responsibility for a parcel bomb sent to then German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble.
The arrested suspect denies being involved in the attacks.
#UPDATE One hurt in letter bomb blast at IMF Paris office https://t.co/CzawmFrs6o pic.twitter.com/5bgU1QevdL— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 16, 2017
Police intercepted eight suspicious packages at an Athens postal sorting centre, and a letter bomb sent to the IMF’s office in Paris exploded as it was opened by a secretary, injuring her in the face and hands.
The discovery came after militant Greek anarchist group Conspiracy of Fire Cells claimed responsibility for a parcel bomb sent to then German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble.
The arrested suspect denies being involved in the attacks.
#UPDATE One hurt in letter bomb blast at IMF Paris office https://t.co/CzawmFrs6o pic.twitter.com/5bgU1QevdL— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 16, 2017