It is 6:40 p.m., place Jean-Jaurès. In small groups, police officers go out to meet the few passers-by to check their exceptional travel certificate during curfew hours.
The operation is being carried out in the presence of the secretary general of the Prefecture, Thomas Michaud, and the departmental director of police, Cédric Esson, as part of the strengthening of the measures taken to avoid a new confinement.
“This Thursday evening, the main purpose of the operation is to remind everyone that everyone must remain vigilant and careful. The holidays, the good weather, figures in plateau are likely to encourage a relaxation. However, with the progression of variants, we are on the cutting edge and we must not fall on the wrong side, ”emphasizes Thomas Michaud.
During operations of this type, carried out in police or gendarmerie zones, 13,674 people were checked, and there were 1,226 verbalizations. Establishments open to the public are also monitored and 127 offenses have been sanctioned.
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