Two Syrian nationals arrested in Geneva 'with traces of explosives found in car'
It is unclear whether the arrests are linked to the heightened security in Switzerland
Two Syrian nationals have been arrested in Geneva, Switzerland.
Traces of explosives were found in their car, the city's daily Tribune de Geneve reported.
The newspaper gave no details on the identity of the two men, or the circumstances of their arrest.
Swiss police recently increased the alert level in Geneva after reportedly receiving intelligence four suspects believed to be connected to the Paris attacks were in the area.
It is currently unclear whether there is any link between the arrests and the heightened security alert.
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