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About 100 Arrested at Eurolinks Protest in Marseille After Blockade Attempt

Police say they intervened after dispersal orders were ignored outside the arms components company.

Overview

  • The Bouches-du-Rhône police prefecture reported roughly 100 people detained and placed in custody at an undeclared gathering.
  • Authorities cited participation in an assembly after summons, with some detainees also suspected of property damage or violence against officers.
  • Protesters disputed the police account and described their action as a peaceful demonstration targeting access to the site.
  • Detainees were taken by bus from the Château-Gombert area to several police stations across Marseille.
  • Eurolinks has faced recurring actions and a Ligue des droits de l’homme complaint over alleged supply of components to an Israeli-linked firm.