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How French police are harnessing social media to identify looters

20 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · 22 independent sources
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🚨 FRENCH POLICE TURN TO SOCIAL MEDIA French police are using social media to identify and arrest suspects linked to last weekend’s looting and unrest. Investigators are reviewing online videos and footage from thousands of security cameras. The government says those responsible for the violence and damage to shops will be held accountable. Source: France 24, goulburnpost.com.au, bordermail.com.au, easternriverinachronicle.com.au, singletonargus.com.au, armidaleexpress.com.au, theleader.com.au, areanews.com.au, gleninnesexaminer.com.au, bendigoadvertiser.com.au, macleayargus.com.au, illawarramercury.com.au, mudgeeguardian.com.au, queanbeyanage.com.au, bunburymail.com.au, inverelltimes.com.au, cootamundraherald.com.au, southernhighlandnews.com.au #FrenchProtests #socialmedia #watchdog

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