3 arrested in Belgium in connection to Paris attack

As investigations into the deadly Paris attacks spread across borders, and at least three people have been arrested in Belgium — including one who was involved in the attack officials say.

The investigation crossed borders after cars used in the coordinated attack were tracked to Brussels, officials said One of the people arrested is believed to have been involved in the coordinated attacks Friday, and investigators continue to search for others.

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A spokesperson for the Paris prosecutor told the Associated Press that family members of one of the attackers has also been detained. He is believed to be a French man born in the Parisian suburbs.

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