Posted on 03/23/2018 5:08:46 AM PDT by Leaning Right
Security officials are carrying out a counter-terrorism operation at a supermarket in Trèbes, southern France, amid an ongoing hostage situation.
The UNSA police union said on Twitter that a police operation was under way in the town after an individual had earlier shot at four officers in the town of Carcassone, a 15-minute drive away from Trèbes, injuring one of them.
Citing sources, Europe 1 radio said the same individual was now holding up to eight hostages at the supermarket.
The man had declared allegiance to Islamic State, according to the local state prosecutor.
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The Religion of Peace in the Land of Gun Control. Working out very well, I see...
Thanks for posting. BTTT
Looks like it is a couple of blocks stroll from the local Mosque, and next door to a kebab restaurant.
bttt
Oh noes...the goat cheese must not be halal.
Either that, or the store has started selling bacon.
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