# At least 400 detained in France during October 17 unrest

https://mins.news/en/item/104588

- TASS, 2026-10-17 18:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203577

> French law enforcement detained at least 400 people while dispersing nationwide rallies against rising prices, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. He described the count as preliminary, said most detainees were adults, and pledged accountability for looting, violence and vandalism.

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