Overview

• Since April 13, 13 coordinated attacks targeting prisons and penitentiary personnel have been reported across nine departments, involving shootings, vehicle arsons, and home assaults.
• The national antiterrorism prosecutor has launched an investigation into the Villefontaine shootings but maintains no lead is currently privileged, despite ministers blaming narcotics networks.
• Assailants have used the acronym 'DDPF' in graffiti and videos, offering financial rewards for information on prison staff and escalating intimidation tactics.
• Prison guard unions demand comprehensive security audits and enhanced defenses following exposed vulnerabilities and mistaken attacks on civilian homes.
• The government has deployed increased surveillance, patrols, and counter-narcotics strategies, signaling a systemic response to organized criminal threats.