Strasbourg Sees 14 Arrests Following Pre-New Year Urban Violence
Authorities report escalating incidents of violence, including vehicle fires and attacks on police, prompting increased security measures ahead of New Year’s Eve.
- Fourteen individuals were arrested in Strasbourg over two days following incidents of urban violence and property damage since December 25.
- The violence included the use of fireworks as weapons against police, vehicle arson, and trash fires, predominantly in the Hautepierre and Cronenbourg neighborhoods.
- Specialized police units, including CRS 8, were deployed, and operations led to the seizure of thousands of fireworks and other dangerous materials.
- Local officials and police unions have condemned the violence, calling for immediate and strict legal action against those responsible.
- Nationally, 100,000 security personnel are being mobilized to prevent unrest during New Year’s Eve, with drones and thermal imaging deployed in high-risk areas like Strasbourg.
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