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Arrests in France after scores report being attacked with syringes at street music festival

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Teen girls among 145 stabbed with syringes across France at popular music festival, 12 sickos arrested

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French police detained at least 12 suspects after 145 people reported being pricked with syringes during the country's annual Fête de la Musique street music festival on Saturday, where millions attended nationwide and authorities reported "unprecedented crowds" in Paris.

French police detained at least 12 suspects after 145 people reported being pricked with syringes during the country's annual Fête de la Musique street music festival on Saturday, where millions attended nationwide and authorities reported "unprecedented crowds" in Paris.

The Interior Ministry confirmed 145 victims across France reported being stabbed with needles, including 13 in Paris, though officials did not specify whether the syringes contained drugs, such as date-rape drugs like Rohypnol or GHB used to render victims unconscious and vulnerable.

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The Interior Ministry confirmed 145 victims across France reported being stabbed with needles, including 13 in Paris, though officials did not specify whether the syringes contained drugs, such as date-rape drugs like Rohypnol or GHB used to render victims unconscious and vulnerable.

Social media posts on platforms including Snapchat had called for targeting women during the festivities before the festival began, according to officials, with feminist influencer Abrège Soeur warning online about such calls being made on social media.

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Social media posts on platforms including Snapchat had called for targeting women during the festivities before the festival began, according to officials, with feminist influencer Abrège Soeur warning online about such calls being made on social media.

At least three people, including a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male, reported feeling unwell after being pricked in separate incidents across Paris, with some victims taken to hospitals for toxicological tests to determine if they had been drugged.</span

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At least three people, including a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male, reported feeling unwell after being pricked in separate incidents across Paris, with some victims taken to hospitals for toxicological tests to determine if they had been drugged.

Among the arrested suspects were four people in Angoulême suspected of targeting around 50 victims, while two men were arrested in Metz, with one caught carrying a syringe and another identified by a victim who complained of being stabbed with one.

Among the arrested suspects were four people in Angoulême suspected of targeting around 50 victims, while two men were arrested in Metz, with one caught carrying a syringe and another identified by a victim who complained of being stabbed with one.

The incidents follow similar syringe attacks reported in 2022 at clubs, bars, music events, and theaters across France, where several hundred complaints were made that year in cities including Nantes, Grenoble, and Toulouse during the music festival season.

The incidents follow similar syringe attacks reported in 2022 at clubs, bars, music events, and theaters across France, where several hundred complaints were made that year in cities including Nantes, Grenoble, and Toulouse during the music festival season.

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The Interior Ministry confirmed 145 victims across France reported being stabbed with needles, including 13 cases in Paris, with officials not specifying whether the syringes contained date-rape drugs such as Rohypnol or GHB used to render victims unconscious and vulnerable to sexual assault.</span

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The Interior Ministry confirmed 145 victims across France reported being stabbed with needles, including 13 cases in Paris, with officials not specifying whether the syringes contained date-rape drugs such as Rohypnol or GHB used to render victims unconscious and vulnerable to sexual assault.

Social media posts on Snapchat and other platforms had called for targeting women during the festivities before the festival began, according to officials, with feminist influencer Abrège Soeur warning online about such calls being made on social media platforms.</span

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Social media posts on Snapchat and other platforms had called for targeting women during the festivities before the festival began, according to officials, with feminist influencer Abrège Soeur warning online about such calls being made on social media platforms.

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Among the arrested suspects were four people in Angoulême suspected of targeting around 50 victims, while two men were arrested in Metz with one caught carrying a syringe and another identified by a victim who complained of being stabbed with one.</span

Among the arrested suspects were four people in Angoulême suspected of targeting around 50 victims, while two men were arrested in Metz with one caught carrying a syringe and another identified by a victim who complained of being stabbed with one.

The incidents echo a wave of similar syringe attacks reported in 2022 at clubs, bars, music events and theaters across France, with several hundred complaints made that year in cities including Nantes, Grenoble and Toulouse during the country's music festival season.</span

The incidents echo a wave of similar syringe attacks reported in 2022 at clubs, bars, music events and theaters across France, with several hundred complaints made that year in cities including Nantes, Grenoble and Toulouse during the country's music festival season.

These coordinated syringe attacks represent a serious public safety threat that authorities must address with maximum force. The premeditated nature of these assaults, amplified by social media calls to target women, shows this wasn't random violence but organized criminal behavior. Swift arrests demonstrate law enforcement's commitment to protecting festival-goers from predators.

These coordinated syringe attacks represent a serious public safety threat that authorities must address with maximum force. The premeditated nature of these assaults, amplified by social media calls to target women, shows this wasn't random violence but organized criminal behavior. Swift arrests demonstrate law enforcement's commitment to protecting festival-goers from predators.

France's disturbing syringe incident: Teen girls among 145 attacked. Were those laced with date-rape drugs?

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.

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.

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145 Syringe Attacks Hit French Music Festival; 12 Arrested

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These attacks represent growing safety concerns at public events in France. Over the last decade or so, from bombings to needle attacks, criminals and terror groups have exploited fun and safe activities to capitalize on their large attendance. While the police have responded well and arrested many, this tragedy calls for more surveillance and health protocols to help mitigate future incidents.

These attacks represent growing safety concerns at public events in France. Over the last decade or so, from bombings to needle attacks, criminals and terror groups have exploited fun and safe activities to capitalize on their large attendance. While the police have responded well and arrested many, this tragedy calls for more surveillance and health protocols to help mitigate future incidents.

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These attacks result from the Socialist Party's agenda that first launched the Fête de la Musique in 1982. While Paris was a much nicer city back then, the progressive ideology of its founders has since flourished, leading to the littered streets, sexual assaults, and syringe attacks seen over the weekend. Paris is in decline, and it's all thanks to the liberal, anti-French elites who continue to run the country.

These attacks result from the Socialist Party's agenda that first launched the Fête de la Musique in 1982. While Paris was a much nicer city back then, the progressive ideology of its founders has since flourished, leading to the littered streets, sexual assaults, and syringe attacks seen over the weekend. Paris is in decline, and it's all thanks to the liberal, anti-French elites who continue to run the country.

145 Syringe Attacks Hit French Music Festival; 12 Arrested

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