Several prisons in France experienced coordinated attacks involving vehicle fires and gunfire, prompting government intervention to counteract criminal networks.
Surge in Violence Targets French Prisons Amid Criminal Network Tensions
Surge in Violence Targets French Prisons Amid Criminal Network Tensions
French justice minister Gérald Darmanin reports extensive attacks on multiple prisons, signifying rising tensions with criminal groups.
French prisons have recently become the focus of coordinated attacks, prompting alarm from government officials. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin reported a series of "intimidation attempts" ranging from burning vehicles to gunfire aimed at prison facilities. According to local media, incidents occurred at six different sites, including prisons in Toulon, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Valence, Nîmes, Luynes, Villepinte, and Nanterre.
In a statement on social media platform X, Darmanin expressed his intention to travel to Toulon to extend support to the affected prison officers. While the minister did not assign specific blame for the attacks, he indicated the French government was implementing strategies designed to "profoundly disrupt" ongoing criminal networks, suggesting heightened security measures may be on the horizon.
The series of attacks underscores a concerning trend of increasing violence tied to organized crime, which has been on the rise across France. As the government seeks to combat these criminal elements, the safety of prison staff and the integrity of correctional institutions remain top priorities.
