Things are growing in France! 1000 people were arrested
The French Interior Minister, Darmanin, invited by the French channel TF1, affirmed that they are doing everything possible to avoid a fourth “night of violence”.
Darmanin said that 45,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country tonight in connection with incidents involving the young man who was killed by a police bullet.
Noting that they have assigned more special police and gendarmerie teams, Darmanin noted that there will also be armored vehicles and helicopters in the field.
Gerald Darmanin pointed out that the sadness caused by the death of a young man named Nael M. is legitimate, but that this sadness does not justify the “turbulence”.
1000 PEOPLE ARRESTED
The Minister of the Interior, Darmanin, announced that 1,000 people were arrested during the events in the country and their average age was 17 years.
Darmanin stated that the detainees included 13-year-old children.
Recalling that 917 people were arrested in the events that broke out yesterday, Darmanin said that 2 people were beaten in Marseille after it was understood that they were policemen.
Minister Darmanin stressed that order must be restored and said he did not order the police to disarm.
The journalist asked: “The opposition wanted you to declare a state of emergency (OHAL), why didn’t you choose this option?” When asked, Darmanin recalled that France has declared a state of emergency 4 times in the last 50 years.
“Just because you haven’t declared a state of emergency doesn’t mean you don’t have the means,” Darmanin said. We have extraordinary opportunities available to us tonight.” he said.
“WE WILL SEE WHAT MACRON DECIDES TODAY”
Stating that they did not rule out any possibility, Darmanin said: “We will see what the president (Emmanuel Macron) will decide after tonight.” saying.
Gerald Darmanin stressed that they will sue anyone who uses social media to commit acts of violence.
Regarding the two police unions’ characterization of the events in the country as “war,” Darmanin said: “I am not here to argue. These are not my statements,” he made the statement.
Police unions UNSA Police and Alliance Police said in a joint statement on events in the country: “It is no longer enough to seek calm in the face of this brutal crowd, it must be imposed.” shared his opinion.
The statement also added: “Today, the police are in combat because we are at war.” statement was included.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 27, police opened fire on a car with 3 people in Nanterre, who did not obey the “stop” warning, killing the 17-year-old driver.
While the investigation into the event began, those who reacted to the death of the driver Nael took to the streets in different cities of the country and clashed with the police. (AA)