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French police seize weapons and gas masks as violent protests loom
French police seize weapons and gas masks ahead of nationwide protests as shopkeepers prepare for violence.
In brief
French police seize weapons and gas masks ahead of nationwide protests as shopkeepers prepare for violence. French police seized weapons and gas masks ahead of violent protests across the country, with 70,000 riot police deployed in cities. Originally reported by Dailymail.
French police seize weapons
French police seized weapons and gas masks ahead of violent protests across the country.
Violent protests loom nationwide
Violent protests are expected today with shopkeepers preparing for violence and 70,000 riot police deployed nationwide.
Police under pressure
Officers across France face pressure to maintain security after losing control in some cities last weekend.
Violence last weekend
Last weekend, protests turned violent with town halls raided, shops looted, and iconic tourist buildings burned.
Police overwhelmed
Officers appeared outnumbered and overwhelmed as demonstrations widened from school conditions to rising living costs.
Paris police actions
Paris police seized a large number of prohibited materials including knives, gas masks, an angle grinder, batons, and googles.
Arrests made
Authorities organized massive checks to deter those who might come to Paris with bad intentions.
President Macron's crackdown
President Emmanuel Macron announced a crackdown allowing only demonstrations organized by recognized trade unions to proceed today.
Cities ban protests
Cities including Lyon, Nice, and Montpellier have banned protests from taking place today completely.
Orleans protest
In Orléans, up to 40,000 people are expected to gather to protest against France's hard-right party Rassemblement National.
Shopkeepers board up
Shopkeepers have boarded up their premises in Paris and other cities ahead of nationwide protests.
Partial curfews
Some areas have been placed under partial curfews ahead of the protests.
Museums closed
Major tourist attractions including the Louvre, Orsay, and Picasso museums are all closed today.
PSG game moved
A home game for PSG has been moved until Monday to avoid protests.
Riot police deployed
Riot police have been deployed in force to protect areas from potential violence.
Injuries reported
Police reported more than 100 protesters and residents injured in Paris last Saturday with 2,400 arrests nationwide.
The key point
French police seized weapons and gas masks ahead of violent protests across the country, with 70,000 riot police deployed in cities.
