This Tuesday morning, a veiled woman prompted the police to intervene on public transport at the Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand RER station in Paris (12th arrondissement). According to witnesses, she was making threatening remarks, which led to her arrest.
The situation took place in a very busy station, complicating police intervention. Despite the officers' injunctions, the woman refused to comply, raising fears for their safety. It was at this point that the police officers drew their weapons, seriously blessing her.
Due to the resurgence of terrorist attacks in France and Europe, the vigipirate level has been raised to its highest threshold, marked as an "emergency attack". This measure reflects the seriousness of the security situation in the country.
Two investigations have been launched following the incident. One is being conducted by the police The other investigation, under the responsibility of the French National Police Inspectorate (IGPN), concerns the use of firearms by the police officer, in accordance with the protocols in force when such use is made. The other investigation, under the responsibility of the French National Police Inspectorate (IGPN), concerns the use of firearms by the police officer, in accordance with the protocols in force when such use is made.
As a reminder, these measures are designed to guarantee the transparency and legality of police actions, even in situations as delicate as this one.
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