Explosives found on Moroccan passenger jet

Explosives have been found on a Moroccan jet after passengers disembarked at France's Metz airport.

Explosives have been found on a Moroccan jet after passengers disembarked at France's Metz airport.

There was no detonator attached to the explosives, which were found in the passenger section of a Royal Air Maroc aircraft.

Police have not specified the type of explosives discovered.

Officers say they were wrapped in aluminum foil, suggesting it was a possible delivery.

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