French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin reported that several prisons in France were targeted overnight with gunfire and fire as part of intimidation linked to anti-drug trafficking actions. The Toulon-La Farlede prison experienced a severe "Kalashnikov-style" attack, prompting Darmanin to show his support for law enforcement. Multiple facilities across the country endured vehicle burnings and attacks with heavy weapons. The prison union FO Justice stated these attacks represent direct assaults on the penitentiary system and public safety, signaling a serious challenge to state efforts against organized crime.
Prisons are facing intimidation attempts ranging from vehicle burning to automatic weapon fire. \"The Republic is facing drug trafficking and is taking measures that will profoundly disrupt criminal networks.\"
These criminal acts are a frontal attack against our institution, against the Republic, and against the officers who serve it. We will not accept violence against our prisons.
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