# France launches ‘massive’ law enforcement operation after weekend looting, PM says

https://mins.news/en/item/106325

- euronews, 2026-10-19 13:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/france-launches-massive-law-enforcement-operation-after-weekend-looting-pm-says

> Lecornu said nearly 200 investigators would review weekend footage in the Paris region alone to identify suspects. Businesses were damaged and looted after protests turned violent on Saturday.

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