Missed chances to stop Paris terror attacks A series of missed opportunities to stop the men suspected of carrying out the deadly Paris terror attacks raises questions about the ability of European security forces to keep the continent safe from future threats -------------------------------------------------------------- Brahim Abdeslam (top left) Detained by Turkish authorities in January after suspected attempt to join Islamic State in Syria.Deported to Belgium and freed after questioning. Blew himself up on Boulevard Voltaire Salah Abdeslam (top right) Until six weeks before attack, ran bar with brother Brahim in Molenbeek – Brussels suburb linked with previous terror plots. Terror suspect still atlarge after police let him go inwake of Paris attacks Ismael Omar Mostefai: Identified as possible security threat by France in 2010. Turkey says it issued two unheeded warnings in past year to French officials about threat posed by Mostefai. Blew himself up inside Bataclan theatre Sami Amimour Investigated for possible terror-related activity in 2012.Missed four weekly check-ins with French police in 2013, and was already in Syria before arrest warrant issued. Bataclan bomber Abdelhamid Abaaoud (left) Belgian of Moroccan origin, linked to previous terror plots.Escaped to Syria in January but police were unaware he had returned until after Paris attacks.Suspected ringleader, shot deadin St-Denis raid on Nov 18 Bilal Hadfi French national living in Belgium. Under surveillance, but managed to evade police and return to Europe after visiting Syria in February. Blew himself up outside Stade de France Ahmad Almohammad: Name on Syrian passport near body of Stade de France suicide bomber, whose fingerprints match those of person who entered Greece with migrants in October. Discovery raises fears that other militants may have used migrant crisis to pose as refugees -------------------------------------------------------------- PARIS Bataclan theatre Stade de France Boulevard Voltaire St-Denis raid 4km 2.5 miles -------------------------------------------------------------- Source: Reuters Pictures: Associated Press words 299