French authorities hailed New Year's Eve as a success with a “calm” night, although only 745 vehicles were set on fire and nearly 400 people arrested.
Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin declared on Monday that the start of 2024 had been “calm” by French standards, with “vehicle fires down by 10 percent and mortar fire against law enforcement agencies down by 80 percent.” Stated.
“The police were called out again tonight to keep us safe. We thank them for their dedication. Especially in Paris, where the huge celebrations took place peacefully and more than a million people gathered,” Darmanin said. he added.
The interior minister acknowledged that there had been “small scuffles in Bordeaux and Nîmes” but said: “Things are progressing as calmly as possible…It's calmer than last year, but the crowds are much higher.” .
However, despite the decrease from last year, 745 vehicles were still set on fire across the country during the festival and 389 people were arrested for various criminal activities. le figaro report.
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Tensions have escalated across Europe following the outbreak of war in Israel in the wake of the October 7 terrorist attack by Islamic extremist Hamas, with the country on high alert for possible terrorist attacks.
Since then, there have already been two terrorist attacks in France believed to be by Islamists, including a stabbing incident near the Eiffel Tower in which a teacher was stabbed to death by an illegal immigrant, one man was killed, and two others were killed. He was reportedly injured. During the assault last month, he shouted “Allah Akbar”.
To prevent further terrorist attacks, France mobilized nearly 100,000 police officers and soldiers to Paris on New Year's Eve, introduced a 12:30 a.m. curfew for celebrations, and banned alcohol and alcohol in certain areas. The sale of knives was prohibited and anyone wishing to drink alcohol was subject to police searches. Enter the main area of the celebration.
“Police have a very tough job,” Paris Police Chief Laurent Nuñez said that night, adding that “the police have a very tough job” on New Year's Eve to ensure the safety of the hundreds of thousands of people who will gather in Paris for the upcoming Summer Olympics. He said it was used by law enforcement as practice. In the city, especially along the Champs Elysées.
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