← Back to events
ActiveWorld

How French police are harnessing social media to identify looters

Photo: France 24

What happened

French police are turning to social media to identify and arrest suspects linked to last weekend’s looting and unrest. Investigators are scrutinising videos posted online alongside footage from thousands of security cameras to track suspects and gather evidence. The crackdown comes as the government vows to hold those responsible for the violence and damage to shops accountable.

Summary assembled by rule from the sources below

Sources