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France expels Algerian with suspected links to terrorist networks

Xinhua, August 5, 2016 Adjust font size:

France sent home an Algerian who was suspected of having ties with terrorist networks, the interior ministry said on Thursday.

Addelkarim Mostefai was detained as soon as he had been spotted in French territory and was sent back to Algeria "given the serious threat" he may cause to the public order, the ministry said in a statement.

It also said the government is working to improve intelligence services and reinforce controls at borders.

Since 2012, some 80 people have been expelled as part of the country's security policy to handle growing terrorist risks.

Since Paris attacks in November 2015, the government has raised security alert to the highest level out of fears for recurring attacks, with security measures tightened at transport hubs, religious sites and department stores. Endit