French police raided the premises of the Centre Zahra France Muslim club and the homes of 12 of its members in an area called Grande Synthe, near Dunkirk and not far from Calais on France’s northern coast before dawn on Tuesday, according to Reuters. as well as the homes of members of the club.
A statement from the local government prefect’s office said, “This is a counter-terrorism operation.” The statement added, “The activities of Centre Zahra France are under particularly close watch given its leaders’ clear support for several terrorist oganizations and movements espousing ideas contrary to (French) republican values."