# Looters raid and vandalize shops amid massive French protests

https://mins.news/en/item/104631

- France 24, 2026-10-17 20:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261017-looters-seize-massive-french-protests-raid-vandalise-shops-france

> On Saturday, as hundreds of thousands protested across France over rising living costs and other grievances, looters took the opportunity to raid and vandalize businesses including bakeries, supermarkets and tech stores.

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