A foreign national detained in Monaco on Wednesday morning in connection with the 29th June parcel bomb attack was released without charge the same afternoon, Monaco’s Prosecutor General confirmed in a press communiqué issued on 1st July — as one of the adult victims remains in a life-threatening condition.

The communiqué stated that the individual “was detained in Monaco during the morning and placed in police custody, verification having proved necessary,” adding that “this measure was lifted in the early afternoon.” No further details were provided about the person’s identity or the nature of the checks carried out.

Investigation intensifying

Despite the release, the investigation into the attempted murder is continuing “very actively”, with the support of the French authorities, the communiqué said.

The child injured in Monday night’s explosion has now been interviewed by investigators in France. However, the two adult victims remain unable to provide statements due to their medical condition.

The Prosecutor General confirmed that the condition of the victim who was critically injured in the blast has not improved.

“Their condition has not stabilised and their life remains in danger,” the communiqué states.

Meanwhile, forensic experts continue to examine evidence recovered from the scene, including the explosive device itself, as investigators work to identify the person who left the parcel bomb outside the residential building on rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla before fleeing towards neighbouring France.

The Direction de la Sûreté Publique remains fully engaged in what prosecutors described as “multiple investigative actions”, with further updates expected should there be significant developments in the case.

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Monaco bomb attack “not act of terrorism” says prosecutor general, as suspect remains on the run

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Image enhanced from a social media video taken from the scene