Crime/ Suspects were wanted
for involved organized crime, not terrorism.
French police have dismissed claims that five Russians detained Tuesday
in southern France were preparing a terrorist attack.
"There is no information about planned attacks," French
prosecutor Yvon Calvet was cited as saying Tuesday by the Le Figaro
newspaper, adding that there was "no religious undertone" to the
men's alleged crime.
Earlier, French media reports said five Chechen men had been detained
in southern France on suspicion of plotting an attack
and were found to be in possession of explosive devices.
Russia's Interior Ministry confirmed the detentions late Tuesday,
after its embassy in Paris had initially refused to comment
on the reports.
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