19 Apr 2024 | 01:12 PM UTC
France: Police arrest suspect after barricading incident at Iranian Consulate in Paris April 19 /update 1
Police arrest suspect who barricaded himself inside Iranian Consulate in Paris, France, April 19. Continued disruptions likely.
Police reportedly arrested a man who barricaded himself inside the Iranian Consulate on the afternoon of April 19. Initial reports indicate that the suspected explosive device in the suspect's possession turned out not to contain explosives. Authorities closed the area around the consulate during their response operations, and the following metro service disruptions were reported related to the incident:
Line 6: Interrupted between La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle and CDG-Etoile stations.
Line 9: Interrupted between Franklin-D-Roosevelt and Pont de Sèvres stations.
Heightened security and transport disruptions will likely gradually abate through the late afternoon and early evening.
Allow additional time if traveling near the incident area. Seek alternatives to underground lines 6 and 9 if planning to travel through areas affected by service suspensions. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
