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Suspect wanted for Paris attacks arrested in Brussels: TV

Xinhua, April 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

Mohamed Abrini, wanted for the terrorist attacks that hit Paris in November last year, was arrested on Friday in Brussels, Belgian broadcasters reported.

Abrini, 31, was arrested Friday in Anderlecht, Brussels, VRT reported.

A second suspect, Osama K., was also arrested and is thought to have bought the bags used in the March 22 blasts at City 2 shopping center, VRT and RTBF added. Enditem