France investigates eight far-left activists over explosives training
By The BriefBrief
Eight young far-left activists in France were arrested and placed under investigation after alleged training with incendiary devices in abandoned railway tunnels in Paris. The probe, opened July 22, 2026, followed a referral from the Paris police prefecture and alleged preparations for a violent action in Italy against the Lyon-Turin high-speed rail project.
WHO:French authorities; Paris prosecutor’s office; investigating judge; Paris police prefecture
WHAT:Eight far-left activists were arrested and placed under investigation over alleged explosives training and preparation for a violent action linked to the Lyon-Turin rail project.
WHEN:Jul 23, 2026
WHERE:Paris, France
WHY:They were suspected of preparing a violent action during a mobilisation in Italy against the Lyon-Turin railway project.
