France’s justice minister has labeled recent attacks on at least six prisons in the country as acts of terrorism directed at security officials guarding high-profile criminals. Despite the government’s efforts to combat the country’s growing drug trade, gangs have continued to expand and carry out violent acts. The attacks have targeted prisons in multiple locations, including with gun and arson attacks. The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office has taken charge of the investigation, citing the coordinated nature of the attacks and the aim to disrupt public order. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, police suspect involvement from a far-left militant group.
The rise in gang crime in France has fueled support for the far-right National Rally party and pushed politics rightward. The government is implementing measures to increase security in prisons, including building high-security facilities to isolate top criminal figures. Additionally, lawmakers are close to approving new anti-drug trafficking legislation that would enhance the abilities of police to investigate drug gangs. The capture of a notorious fugitive known as “The Fly” in February highlighted the dangers faced by prison staff and the need for increased protection. Justice Minister Darmanin stressed the seriousness of the attacks, comparing them to contracts given to gangs to threaten or harm rivals, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating drug crime and protecting security officials.
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