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The Economic Times
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2,700 detained amid riots and looting in France; Macron tightens curbs on 'illegitimate' protests

French police have taken 2,700 people into custody since Saturday in connection with riots and looting, Reuters reported citing Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, as authorities brace for further unrest across the country.

"Some 2,700 people have been taken into police custody since Saturday in connection with these riots and looting," Darmanin said in an interview with French news channel LCI.

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