French authorities have arrested two men in connection with the discovery of four bodies in the River Seine near Choisy-le-Roi, a suburb of Paris. The first suspect, a 24-year-old Algerian man, was taken into custody following investigations that utilized geolocation and surveillance footage. He is currently held on suspicion of four murders, with two homicide investigations opened by the Paris criminal brigade. The victims include three men of African descent and one of North African descent, with prosecutors noting that two of the bodies showed signs of violence. The second individual was also placed under judicial custody as investigations continue. The bodies were found on August 13, and the case remains complex due to the condition of the remains, which have been submerged in water, complicating forensic analysis. Authorities are exploring various leads, including a squat near the Seine, and the main suspect is being interrogated about the deaths. The suspects' relationship, if any, has not been clarified. The investigation is ongoing, with extended custody periods granted to allow for thorough inquiries.
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