Unarmed US Marines foil suspected terrorist attack onboard high-speed train between Amsterdam and Paris after they take down Kalashnikov-wielding Moroccan gunman known to intelligence services
- A suspected Moroccan terrorist opened fire with a Kalashnikov on board a high speed train in northern France
- Eyewitnesses said two U.S. Marines on the train disarmed the 26-year-old gunman and pinned him to the ground
- The man was armed with a Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifle and was carrying at least 300 round of ammunition
- One of the Marines was seriously wounded during the attack
A
group of unarmed US Marines on board a high-speed train between
Amsterdam and Paris foiled a terrorist attack after a gunman opened fire
with an assault rifle, wounding three people.
The
26-year-old Moroccan national, who was known to security services, came
out of the toilet brandishing the gun and opened fire. Fortunately, two
US Marines were nearby and overpowered him before he could massacre
passengers.
The suspected terrorist had at least nine full magazines of ammunition holding almost 200 rounds. He was also carrying a knife.
Unfortunately, one of the Marines was shot and is believed to be in a critical condition.
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These are the dramatic scenes as two U.S. Marines wrestled with a crazed gunman onboard a French train
The suspected gunman was held on the platform of the station in Arras in France for police to arrive
French police sealed off the train after the gunman was arrested after he was disarmed by the Marines
French police recovered at least nine full magazines of ammunition from the suspect's backpack
Speaking in Arras, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve praised the Marines for their timely intervention.
He said: 'Thanks to them we have averted a drama.
'(The Americans were) particularly courageous and showed extreme bravery in extremely difficult circumstances.'
The man was arrested by police near the town of Arras in northern France.
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