Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Belgium arrests man with charges related to Paris attacks
BRUSSELS – Belgian authorities have arrested a suspect and filed terror-related charges linked to the November 2015 Paris attacks that killed 130 people.
The federal prosecutor’s office said Thursday the suspect, identified only as Farid K, was accused of providing fake documents which were used in the preparation of the attacks. He was charged with taking part in the activities of a terrorist group and held in custody.
Another suspect, Meryem E.B., was charged with falsification of documents but released.
Seven attackers were killed the night of the Nov. 13 attacks and two others died in a police raid five days later. One key player — Salah Abdeslam — escaped and was arrested four months later in Belgium. Other members of the network survived, plotting violence from Belgium and Syria or Iraq.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
