Man arrested with two handguns at hotel in Disneyland Paris

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Man arrested with two handguns at hotel in Disneyland Paris



Man with two handguns arrested
AFP says he had a copy of the Koran
France still under state of emergency

PARIS: -- A 28-year-old man has been arrested with two handguns at a hotel in Disneyland Paris.

Media reports say he was carrying two guns concealed in a bag or suitcase.

Security teams stopped the man at an X-ray machine at the hotel entrance.

He was then arrested.

A woman was also arrested at the scene.

It is now known she was not with the man. She has been released.

AFP are reporting the man was also carrying a copy of the Koran.

There are no reports of anyone being injured.

France remains under a state of emergency since militants killed 130 people in a series of bombings and shootings in Paris in November.

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-01-29

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Man with 2 handguns, partner arrested at Disneyland Paris
By ANGELA CHARLTON and MILOS KRIVOKAPIC

PARIS (AP) — A man who tried to bring two handguns into a hotel at Disneyland Paris was detained Thursday along with his female partner, authorities said, amid lingering jitters around the French capital following attacks last year.

No one was hurt in the incident, and the park — Europe's most-visited tourist attraction — remained open after the arrests.

The man, 28, was detained at the New York Hotel, part of the Disneyland complex, according to a police official who wasn't authorized to be publicly named. He was also found to have a Quran. The man's motives for trying to enter the hotel with arms were unclear.

"During a routine security screening checkpoint at one of our hotels, weapons were discovered in a guest's luggage through our X-ray machine. The police were immediately notified," Disneyland Paris communications chief Francois Banon said. "We continue to work closely with the authorities, and the safety and security of our guests and cast members is our utmost priority."

The man's partner was detained later at the park, the police official said. The woman didn't appear to be armed, and no other suspects are currently being pursued, the official said.

About a dozen police surrounded the hotel Thursday evening, and a car was towed away from the parking lot, though it's unclear whether the car was linked to the arrests.

Employees at the New York Hotel and several others around Disneyland Paris said they continued functioning as usual after the arrest.

France is under a state of emergency after Islamic extremist attacks around Paris in November that killed 130 people. Disneyland Paris, east of the French capital, closed briefly after those attacks.
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Milos Krivokapic reported from Chessy.


-- (c) Associated Press 2016-01-29

[soalbundy]

Those X-ray machines have payed for themselves now many times over.

[klauskunkel]

Just to repeat:

A man tried to enter a hotel with two guns and a Koran. His motives were unclear.

If a man tries to enter my house with two guns, I shall attribute some clear motives to him.

[Steely Dan]

Why did they have to mention the Koran so quickly? I was looking forward to our resident apologists making jackasses out of themselves, again.

[soalbundy]

Why did they have to mention the Koran so quickly? I was looking forward to our resident apologists making jackasses out of themselves, again.

I presume it was to show that the book he was carrying wasn't about the sanctity of life which could have a bearing on why he was carrying two hand guns

[Colabamumbai]

At least it was only 2 handguns.

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

If I had two handguns I think I would do my best to avoid going through any metal detectors.

[Baerboxer]

Why did they have to mention the Koran so quickly? I was looking forward to our resident apologists making jackasses out of themselves, again.

Just a coincidence. He was looking for something to read and picked it up at travel bookstore.

Was worried about Islamaphobic racists attacking him while he enjoyed Disneyland, apparently alone. He thought it was o k to have handguns and thought best to have one for each hand. Suffered years of poverty and prejudice but still maintained his faith.

Can't think of any more silly excuses that might pop out.

[Andaman Al]

Was it Yosemite Sam?