The massive security deployment for New Year’s Eve did not prevent incidents of urban violence, attacks on police officers, and vehicle fires, writes Le Figaro. In fact, 1,173 vehicles were burned, reaching close to the national record of 1,300 for New Year’s set in 2019, and significantly more than last year’s numbers. The paper notes that Interior Minister Laurent Nunez had announced a “zero tolerance ” policy for law enforcement and “immediate arrests” for perpetrators, and yet, an incredible number of vehicles were still burned nationwide. Compared to last year’s mayhem, which saw 984 cars burned, this year saw 1,173 vehicles hit with arson attacks, representing a 19 percent jump. In total, a ministry press release indicates that 505 people were arrested nationwide, with 403 taken into custody. Last year, there were 420 arrests and 310 detentions. In Paris, “125 people were taken into custody overnight,” according to the Paris prosecutor’s office, which also indicated that …
Stranamente non si dice che questi reati sono stati commessi soprattutto da immigrati irregolari. La Francia è diventata schiava di loro. Altro che libertè...