April 15 (UPI) — Several French prisons were attacked Monday night into Tuesday morning, during which cars were set on fire and one facility was struck by gunfire.
French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin posted to X Tuesday alleging that the prisons were being attacked in relation to federal efforts to crack down on drug trafficking, and that the government “is taking measures that will profoundly disrupt criminal networks.”
“Prisons are facing intimidation attempts ranging from vehicle burning to automatic weapon fire,” he said.
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