The French Government announced 15,000 security forces and members of the force will be deployed this Monday to protect access roads Paris He warned that he would do everything possible to prevent the seizure of trucks carrying foreign products due to the protests of French farmers.
The statement was made at the end of the crisis cabinet meeting organized by the Minister of Internal Affairs. Gerald Darmaninon the eve of “indefinite” blockades announced by agricultural organizations It kicks off at 13 GMT on Monday, which could leave the capital out of touch.
“One of the slogans is: No tractors can enter Paris and that access to airports such as Roissy and Orly and Rungis’ large international market can operate normally. This defensive posture leads us to mobilize very important resources: 15,000 police and gendarmes,” Darmanin said.
The Minister also stated that Gendarmerie helicopters will be present to ‘block movements’ from protesters.
Likewise, Darmanin explained: The general instruction will be not to interfere with the blockades. and explained that one of the exceptions would be the seizure of trucks carrying foreign products.
“This is unacceptable and that is why we have ordered intervention and arrest in case such incidents occur, which have occurred sporadically during the current mobilization but have already occurred,” he added.