Unarmed US Marines foil suspected terrorist attack onboard high-speed train between Amsterdam and Paris

They take down Kalashnikov-wielding Moroccan gunman known to intelligence services


A group of unarmed US Marines on board a high-speed train between Amsterdam and Paris foiled a terrorist attack after a gunman opened fire with an assault rifle, wounding three people.

The 26-year-old Moroccan national, who was known to security services, came out of the toilet brandishing the gun and opened fire. Fortunately, two US Marines were nearby and overpowered him before he could massacre passengers. The suspected terrorist had at least nine full magazines of ammunition holding almost 200 rounds. He was also carrying a knife. Read more:

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