Overview
- The minors were arrested on February 17 in northern France after a PNAT inquiry led to a DGSI operation.
- The alleged leader admitted planning a violent attack that could have targeted a Lille shopping center or a concert hall.
- Investigators say he began producing TATP at home and planned to use a firearm he intended to steal.
- An investigating judge placed both under formal investigation on February 20, with the leader in pre-trial detention and the other under judicial supervision.
- A judicial investigation is underway to assess procurement, capability, and any wider ties, as officials note 22 minors were charged in 2025 for terrorism offenses.