BRUSSELS (Sputnik) — Earlier in the day, the Belgian Derniere Heure newspaper, citing a source at a local prison, reported that Abdeslam's transfer had been conducted in complete secrecy in order to avoid any risk of his escape.
"Within the framework of the Paris attacks of the 13th of November 2015 Salah Abdeslam has been surrendered to the French authorities this morning (in execution of the European Arrest Warrant issued by France on the 19th of March 2016). No further information will be given concerning the exact time or the circumstances of his transfer," the prosecutor's office said.
A series of terrorist attacks carried out across Paris on November 13 claimed 130 lives and injured over 350 people. Abdeslam is believed to have provided logistical support to the suicide bombers and shooters.
