Police operations following prison attacks: around twenty arrests this Monday morning in France
The climate of tension surrounding attacks targeting prisons and prison staff continues to escalate in France. This Monday morning, approximately twenty arrests were made across the country, marking a determined response by the authorities to a wave of attacks that began on April 13. Revealing potential links to a drug trafficking network, these arrests heighten concerns about security within prisons and beyond. A large-scale coordinated police operation across the country The arrests, conducted by the National Police (Police Nationale) accompanied by the National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale), extend across several departments, including regions such as the Paris region, Marseille, and Lyon. This deployment was made possible thanks to the involvement of several elite units such as the Anti-Crime Brigade (BAC) and the RAID. The objective is clear: to dismantle and effectively respond to the threats facing prison officers. Context of the arrests related to the prison attacksAccording to sources close to the investigation, these arrests are part of an in-depth investigation into a series of attacks claimed by the group known as DDPF (Rights for French Prisoners). In total, 22 people have been targeted for their alleged role in these events. The incidents, which occurred in various prisons across the country, include:
Physical violence against prison officers.
Arson attacks on officers’ vehicles at their places of residence. Clear assassination attempts against public officials. Targeted damage to administrative buildings. Events LocationDate Police SupportOfficer Vehicle Fire Toulon April 21 National PoliceMolotov Cocktail Throwing
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April 19 National Gendarmerie Prison Security Attack Lyon April 15
- RAID
- A Response from Authorities and Mobilization of Investigators
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- Ministry of the Interior, through the
| National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT), has taken charge of these ongoing cases. Nearly | 200 investigators | are now mobilized, leveraging advanced technologies to analyze more than | 10 million telephone identifiers |
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| . In addition, more than | 260 sealed documents | have been examined by the forensic services, demonstrating the rigor of the ongoing investigations. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqkNOTrVp-I |
| Reactions and Institutional Support | The Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin, quickly responded on social media, congratulating law enforcement and magistrates for their commitment to the fight against drug trafficking. “The law and the Republic remain strong in our relentless fight against drug trafficking,” he declared, emphasizing the need for strong action to preserve the integrity of prison facilities. | Implications for Public Safety | These events underscore the crucial importance of the |
| National Center for Crime Prevention | and coordinated efforts to ensure the safety of prison officers. The current situation raises numerous questions about the ability of institutions to effectively protect their employees in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats. The disputes between the prison system and organized crime appear to be intensifying, making the need for adapted and innovative strategies to ensure public safety essential. | Proposed Security Measures | Responsibility |
Status
Strengthening Prison Security Teams Ministry of JusticeOngoing Development of Reintegration Programs National Judicial Police Service Next Steps Collaboration between Emergency Services and Prison Services Directorate General of Internal SecurityTo be discussed The situation remains to be monitored closely, as additional measures may be implemented to address this growing threat across the country. It is imperative that authorities continue to work hand in hand with law enforcement to ensure the safety and well-being of all, particularly those dedicated to public security.
