As the end-of-year holidays approach, vigilance is required. Security will be reinforced in certain places on French territory. Several tens of thousands of police officers will be mobilized, particularly on New Year’s Eve. And according to information from Europe 1, the authorities fear excesses, particularly in Île-de-France.
A major fear persists during the end of year holidays for the police: brawls between rival gangs. The death on Monday of a 16-year-old teenager in the 13th arrondissement of Paris testifies to the violence of these risks.
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More or less strong rivalries in certain sectors of the capital, such as in the 15th arrondissement, on the Beaugrenelle slab for example, where young Yuriy was lynched and left for dead in 2021.
745 vehicles destroyed in 2023
Gangs have been identified and will be closely monitored according to several police sources, particularly in certain priority neighborhoods such as in the 19th arrondissement where the recent dismantling of drug trafficking in the Cité Blanche has revived a turf war between young people from neighboring neighborhoods.
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Violence also feared around certain institutional buildings such as in the 20th arrondissement of the capital. According to information from Europe 1, the mayor fears that town hall will be invaded by groups supporting unaccompanied minors in the sector.
In 2023, the socio-cultural center, La Maison de l’Air, was invaded on Christmas Eve. Collectives who take advantage of vacations and therefore unoccupied premises.
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The police stations will also be under close surveillance, like that of Champigny-sur-Marne. Built in January 2024, it is regularly targeted by mortar jets and fireworks, generally used on New Year’s Eve, notably to burn cars. Last year, 745 vehicles were destroyed throughout France.
