Tag #French Prisons

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Multiple French Prisons Attacked Amidst Drug Trafficking Crackdown

Overnight, multiple French prisons were attacked; vehicles were burned, Toulon prison was fired upon with automatic weapons, and the government is responding with increased security measures and a potential new national anti-organized crime prosecutor's office.

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French Prisons Attacked Amid Crackdown on Drug Trafficking

Overnight attacks on several French prisons, including Toulon and Marseille, followed government efforts to curb drug trafficking, prompting a strong response from Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin and Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who vowed increased security measures and tougher penalties.

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France to House 200 Most Dangerous Criminals in High-Security Prisons

France will transfer 200 high-risk inmates, mostly drug traffickers and Islamist terrorists, to two newly secured prisons, Vendin-le-Vieil and Condé-sur-Sarthe, by October, following the escape of notorious drug trafficker Mohamed Amra.

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France to Open High-Security Prison for Drug Traffickers

The French government announced plans to open a high-security prison for over 600 dangerous drug traffickers by July 2024, following the killing of two prison officers in May 2023; the initiative includes isolating inmates, increasing semi-liberty places by 3000 by the end of 2024, and expelling for...

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Coordinated Attacks Target French Prisons

Multiple French prisons, including Toulon, Valence, and Aix-Luynes, experienced coordinated attacks involving vehicle arsons and gunfire; the National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office is investigating.

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France to Open High-Security Prisons for Dangerous Drug Traffickers

France will open two high-security prisons by October 2024 to house dangerous drug traffickers, following the deadly escape of Mohamed Amra in May 2024; the prisons will feature strict isolation, increased guard presence (2-3 guards per inmate), and enhanced security protocols, raising concerns abou...

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France to Open Specialized Prison for High-Risk Drug Traffickers

French authorities extradited Félix Bingui, a suspected leader of the Yoda drug trafficking clan, on January 24th. He will be among 100 high-risk traffickers transferred to a new specialized prison by July 31st, raising concerns about security and staff safety.

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