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Macron Warns France Rioters: 2,400 Arrested in Nationwide Crackdown
✍️ Times of India
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 06:21 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that those responsible for the recent riots will face consequences, as authorities detained 2,400 individuals across the country.
On Monday, President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation, warning that anyone who had participated in the recent riots would be held accountable. The statement came after a series of protests that erupted across several French cities following the death of a 17‑year‑old in police custody.
Law enforcement agencies reported that a total of 2,400 people were arrested in the wake of the disturbances. The arrests spanned major urban centers such as Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, with police citing vandalism, property damage, and violent clashes as the primary offenses.
Macron emphasized that the government would pursue legal action against those involved, stating that “those who destroyed must pay.” He urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with authorities to restore order.
The crackdown has drawn criticism from some civil‑rights groups, who argue that the arrests may be disproportionate. However, officials maintain that the measures are necessary to prevent further unrest and protect public safety.
Law enforcement agencies reported that a total of 2,400 people were arrested in the wake of the disturbances. The arrests spanned major urban centers such as Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, with police citing vandalism, property damage, and violent clashes as the primary offenses.
Macron emphasized that the government would pursue legal action against those involved, stating that “those who destroyed must pay.” He urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with authorities to restore order.
The crackdown has drawn criticism from some civil‑rights groups, who argue that the arrests may be disproportionate. However, officials maintain that the measures are necessary to prevent further unrest and protect public safety.