Wooden Coffins with French Flags Found at Eiffel Tower: Foreign Interference Suspected

Unusual Discovery of Coffins Near Eiffel Tower Raises Questions Over Foreign Involvement

This Saturday morning, an unconventional scene greeted the employees and tourists at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. At around 9 a.m., five life-sized wooden coffins draped with the French flag were found near the Quai Jacques-Chirac on the Seine side. The coffins bore a banner that read “French soldiers died in Ukraine,” stirring immediate intrigue and concern.

Authorities swiftly responded to the scene. An examination by the central laboratory quickly determined that the coffins contained plaster rather than human remains. Subsequently, three individuals — a Bulgarian, a Ukrainian, and a German — were apprehended. The trio included the driver of the van used to transport the coffins and two accomplices. According to sources, the driver had arrived from Bulgaria the previous day and claimed he was paid 40 euros to drop off the individuals and their eerie cargo.

An investigation has been initiated by the Paris prosecutor's office on grounds of 'premeditated violence'. The quick response of law enforcement led to the arrest of suspects as they were preparing to board a bus to Berlin, suggesting a possibly wider international context.

Initial interpretations among the Tower’s employees and some onlookers suggest the display was a form of protest against France’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. One employee believed it was a deliberate effort to disrupt France, potentially hinting at Russia's interference.

Local police are examining the case for international dimensions and implications. As the probe unfolds, the authorities are keen to explore any potential foreign involvement in this provocative act.