Monaco issues arrest warrant for woman linked to parcel bomb attack

Monaco, Monaco. Authorities on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for a woman believed to have orchestrated a bombing in Monaco, saying she would also be subject to an Interpol red notice. French media reported the suspect had been spotted in Germany.

Investigation developments

Authorities said the main suspect was a woman who was not located in Monaco or neighbouring France. They said further details in the case would be provided later on Friday morning.

Interpol notice

An Interpol red notice is a request for law enforcement agencies to locate and provisionally arrest a suspect wherever they are found. It is not an international arrest warrant.

Attack details

Three people were wounded on Monday evening in a parcel bomb explosion in the wealthy principality. The attack was believed to have targeted a Ukrainian-born oligarch.

Suspect movements

The suspect is believed to have fled on foot to France, which does not have border checks with Monaco.

Monaco’s geography

The principality is bordered by the Mediterranean on one side and France on the other, and is known for its casino and the luxury lifestyle of its wealthy inhabitants.