2 Syrians Arrested in Geneva on Suspicion of Making Explosives

Two men of Syrian origin were arrested in Geneva Friday on suspicion of making explosives and having links to extremist groups, Switzerland's attorney general's office announced Saturday, NBC News reported.

Prosecutors said that a criminal proceeding has been opened against the pair for the manufacturing, concealing and transporting of explosives and toxic gases, as well as on suspicion of violating a federal law prohibiting "groups like al Qaeda, [ISIS] and similar organizations."

The news of the arrest came two days after police in the city said they were looking for several suspects "on the basis of a terrorist threat."

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