Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Reports Are Coming In That The Toulouse Terror Suspect Has Been Arrested



Toulouse Shootings: Police Arrest Man And Corner Suspect In Early Swoop - Live Updates -- The Guardian

Three police officers wounded in shoot-out during pre-dawn swoop in Toulouse to arrest suspects in Jewish school shooting

1.41pm: Police are now saying that explosives were found in Merah's brother's car.

1.40pm: Guéant, however, is apparently denying any arrest ...

1.38pm: There's some speculation that Sarkozy himself will announce Merah's arrest as he's getting very near the scene. The election is just weeks away.

1.36pm: Reuters notes both BFMTV and i-Tele are reporting that Merah has been arrested after a standoff lasting nearly 12 hours.

One police source who is not directly linked to the investigation confirmed the arrest to Reuters, but several other sources said they were not aware of it.

The TV channels cited police sources for the information, without providing further details. It was not immediately possible to confirm this.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to speak to the nation this afternoon.

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More News On The Toulouse Stand-Off

Toulouse shootings: police arrest man and corner suspect in early swoop - live updates -- The Guardian
France shootings siege: Live Report -- AFP
Toulouse siege: live -- The Telegraph
Live Coverage: Suspect in French Jewish school shooting renews contact with police -- Haaretz
Gunfight as French suspect cornered -- Sydney Morning Herald
French police surround suspect in Toulouse shootings -- CNN
French police in standoff with possibly Al Qaeda-linked suspect in school shootings -- FOX News/AP
French police in standoff with suspect in Jewish school slayings -- L.A. Times

Update: The Guardian is reporting that the suspect has been arrested.

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