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Paris Police Arrest Five Syrians Over Alleged Possession of Arms

© REUTERS / Christian HartmannFrench policemen take part in a police raid in Paris, France, September 8, 2016
French policemen take part in a police raid in Paris, France, September 8, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Five Syrian were arrested on suspicion of illegally storing arms and being part of a criminal group in the 18th district of the French capital, according to local media.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Paris police arrested five Syrians on suspicion of illegally storing arms and being part of a criminal group, local media reported Wednesday.

According to the RTL broadcaster, the arrest took place on Tuesday night in the 18th district of the French capital.

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The suspects are also reported to have planned a purchase of four Kalashnikov rifles worth 600 euros ($673), according to the media outlet.

France has been hit by a series of terror attacks over the past two years. Following the November 2015 attacks in Paris, France declared a state of emergency, which was further extended for six months in July after a deadly truck attack in the seaside resort of Nice.

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