Overview
- Thousands converged on Châtelet–Les Halles on September 13 for Krousty Sabaïdi’s opening, where 1,000 free meals had been advertised with influencer Fares Salvatore.
- Security was overwhelmed and the préfecture ordered the event canceled as police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
- Projectiles were thrown during the dispersal, several thefts were reported, three people were arrested, and authorities reported no injuries.
- The restaurant manager says he applied for approval, but police say no authorization was issued, and organizing such a gathering without approval can carry up to six months in jail and a €7,500 fine.
- Krousty Sabaïdi says it will honor the 1,000-meal pledge, with portions already redirected to a shelter and to people experiencing homelessness.