France: Hostage situation resolved in Paris June 12 /update 1

Event

French police arrested a man who took at least two people hostage in the 10th arrondissement of Paris near Rue des Petites Écuries on Tuesday, June 12, shortly before 20:00 (local time). Local police reported that elite security forces, the Brigade de Recherche et d'Intervention (BRI), led the operation to free the hostages, who were unharmed. Authorities do not believe that the incident is terror-related; an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Advice

Individuals in Paris are advised to anticipate residual disruptions in the area, obey all instructions issued by the local authorities, and report any suspicious activity or behavior.