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After the recent unrest in France, the feared riots on the evening of the national holiday, July 14, largely failed to materialize. Celebrations and fireworks could have taken place anywhere, with property damage rates down significantly compared to the previous year, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Saturday. “We owe that to our law enforcement officers, their presence and the numerous preventive checks that have been carried out.” 45,000 police officers were mobilized on both evenings.

According to the ministry, 96 people were arrested across the country on Saturday night and 255 cars were set on fire. The numbers were significantly lower than last year and there were fewer problems in the Paris area. As the broadcaster France Info reported with reference to the police prefecture, there were 53 arrests in the capital region. Burned 62 times.

After a police officer shot and killed a young person at a traffic control near Paris at the end of June, there were days of great unrest in France. Officials were attacked with fireworks and public buildings such as police stations and schools were set on fire. Thousands of cars burned out. (saw/sda/dpa)