Prisons across France attacked ‘in response to crackdown on drug trafficking’
France's national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office is leading the probe after automatic weapons were fired at a prison in Toulon, while vehicles were burned and staff were threatened at facilities elsewhere across the country.
Image: Damaged caused by an automatic weapon to the exterior of La Farlede Prison near Toulon. @SyndFoJustice Image: Damaged caused by an automatic weapon to the exterior of La Farlede Prison near Toulon. @SyndFoJustice Image: Burnt cars in the car park of the prison in Villepinte. Pic: @SyndFoJustice Image: Bruno Retailleau, left, and Gerald Darmanin, right, have prioritised tackling drug trafficking. Pic: AP
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