French cops arrest suspected Qaeda support group

According to the report, the men were part of 8220;an important support network linked to Algerian terrorism8221; and were suspected of having links with the Al Qaeda branch which claimed responsibility for twin car bombs in Algiers last week that killed more than 30 people.

A police official confirmed the report but added that three of the suspects had since been released.

8220;There is no link with the Algiers attacks,8221; he added. The men were being held at the headquarters of France8217;s domestic intelligence service, which led the probe.

Le Figaro said investigators found equipment at the suspects8217; homes that included computers and telecommunication equipment which could probably be sent quickly into the field.