Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin yesterday announced extraordinary precautions to ensure security in Paris. On Thursday and Friday night alone, 45,000 police officers would be on duty. There are also special units such as helicopters, drones and armored vehicles. Bus and tram services stop at 10 pm in all metropolitan areas. S-Bahn and Metro in Paris remain in operation.
Fear of new disturbances
After a policeman shot dead a young man during a traffic check near Paris two weeks ago, there were serious riots in France for days. Officials were attacked with fireworks and public buildings such as police stations and schools were set on fire. Thousands of burned cars. The agitation has subsided, but the concern is that it will increase again on Friday’s national holiday.
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