Arrests in France after scores report being attacked with syringes at street music festival
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While concerning, these incidents shouldn't overshadow the successful celebration that brought millions together peacefully across France. The extremely low incident rate compared to total attendance shows enhanced security measures worked effectively. Most reports may prove to be false alarms after investigation, as seen in previous years.