The number of detainees in Paris reached a thousand

Never before in Paris was not detained by law enforcement so many people.

The Minister of internal Affairs of France Christophe Castaner reported that the number detained during Saturday’s demonstrations in Paris exceeded 1550. The Minister said, speaking to representatives of units engaged in measures to restore order during demonstrations of the “yellow jackets.”

“The number of detainees has become a sort of record for Paris and exceeded currently 1550. Never before in Paris had been detained by the security forces so many people,” – said the Minister.The Minister acknowledged that on 8 December, “has become a difficult and stressful day, there were many incidents in the country and in Paris.