France to deploy 70,000 personnel for July 14 amid risk of incidents

France is preparing for a high-security July 14 National Day, mobilizing 70,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide. This significant deployment aims to ensure safety during the traditional celebrations and manage potential public gatherings linked to the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain.

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In case of victory, which is what everyone desires and in which I am the first to believe, there will obviously be a sporting celebration.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez highlighted the complex nature of the day, emphasizing the need to manage festivities and potential celebrations should the French national team secure a victory. "In case of victory, which is what everyone desires and in which I am the first to believe, there will obviously be a sporting celebration," Nuñez stated in a television interview. Security forces will be on alert to prevent any excesses.

The security plan is designed to preemptively address potential disturbances and ensure immediate responses to acts of violence or vandalism. Nuñez warned of "systematic interventions" against any acts of degradation or attack. This heightened vigilance follows incidents during celebrations after the quarter-final matches, which resulted in 89 arrests and isolated cases of disorder, including the tragic accidental death of a teenager.

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There will be systematic interventions. We will intervene from the moment there are degradations or attacks.

Paris will have a specific operational plan due to the convergence of events: the military parade, traditional Bastille Day festivities, and the potential for a large sports celebration. The minister stressed that security forces will act against any attempts to disrupt public order, declaring "no tolerance" for violence or damage to public property and spaces.

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no tolerance