French police discovered five sticks of dynamite in a Paris department store, Printemps Haussmann, following a threat from a group called the Afghan Revolutionary Front. The group demanded the withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan by the end of February, warning of "several bombs" in the store. The dynamite, found in a toilet cistern, was described as old and not capable of exploding, as no detonator was present. Interior Minister Michele Alliot-Marie confirmed the situation was under control and emphasized that the device was not intended to detonate. The incident raised concerns about security during the busy Christmas shopping season, prompting discussions about the nature of threats and the effectiveness of such actions in causing disruption.
