By Chrisafis, Angelique
5 avr. 2024
Strasbourg, França
Man who helped procure weapon used in Strasbourg sentenced to 30 years in prison
The Guardian article reports that a man who helped obtain the gun used in the 2018 Strasbourg attack has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The man, convicted of facilitating the acquisition of the firearm, played a crucial role in planning the attack, which targeted the city’s Christmas market and killed five people.
The court found that the defendant had a significant role in planning the attack by providing the gun to the main terrorist, who was later shot dead by police. The sentence reflects the seriousness of his involvement in planning and carrying out the attack, highlighting the responsibility of those who support terrorist acts.
This court decision highlights the authorities’ efforts to severely punish individuals who facilitate acts of terrorism, and sends a strong message against complicity in such crimes. It also aims to deter other potential accomplices by highlighting the serious legal consequences of supporting terrorist acts.