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French police make 1,314 arrests during protests

French police made 1,314 arrests on Saturday during nationwide protests, the French Interior Ministry said, after Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had told reporters that nearly 1,000 people were arrested. Some people were suspected of carrying potential weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings, and 70,000 officers deployed across the country.
WHO: French police, with arrest figures reported by the French Interior Ministry and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez
WHAT: French police arrested people during nationwide protests.
WHEN: Oct 24, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: Police searched protesters and arrested people suspected of carrying potential weapons during the protests.
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