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French Authorities Investigate Wave of Coordinated Attacks on Prisons

Over 65 incidents targeting penitentiary staff and facilities have been reported since April 13, with narcotrafficking networks identified as key suspects by government officials.

Ce réseau sévissait dans la cité de La Castellane dans les quartiers nord de la ville.
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Depuis près de 10 jours, les attaques de centres pénitentiaires et d’agent se multiplient, notamment en Isère, dans le Calvados ou dans l’Oise.
Gérald Darmanin, François Bayrou et Bruno Retailleau le 23 avril 2025 en Isère.

Overview

  • The Parquet national antiterroriste (Pnat) is investigating 13 of the most severe attacks, including shootings and arson, while local prosecutors handle 52 additional cases across 30 departments.
  • A group called Défense des droits des prisonniers français (DDPF) has claimed responsibility, posting threatening videos and offering bounties for prison staff addresses via encrypted channels.
  • Ministers Gérald Darmanin and Bruno Retailleau attribute the attacks to narcotrafficking networks, linking them to recent legislation imposing stricter penalties on drug offenses.
  • Union representatives demand urgent perimeter security audits and enhanced protections for prison staff, citing vulnerabilities such as outdated infrastructure and insufficient surveillance.
  • Authorities have mobilized 125 investigators to address the escalating threat, with government leaders visiting affected sites to express support for penitentiary personnel.