The Rhône prefect on violent robberies: "60% of those arrested are in an irregular situation, half of whom are Algerian" (Update)
In a context marked by the increase in violent robberies in Lyon, particularly on public transport, the Rhône prefect Fabienne Buccio is sounding the alarm about the profile of the perpetrators.
Interviewed on CNEWS, the State representative in the Rhône region spoke of “a feeling of impunity.” And explained: “When we look at the people arrested, 60% are people in an irregular situation and of these 60%, half are Algerian nationals. This is a situation that is not good for France, because we have delinquency, but it is not good for Algeria either, because it shows an image of this country that is not, I am sure, the image of Algeria – I had the chance to go there – which is a beautiful country.”
[…]Fabienne Buccio, the Rhône prefect, granted our newspaper an exclusive interview on Tuesday about security. She was specifically asked about the increasing number of attacks on people in the department.
In light of the Departmental Action Plan for Restoring Daily Safety, what is the assessment regarding safety in public transport?
"In 2023 and 2024, we had positive announcements to make, with a 23% and then a 28% drop in violence on public transport. This year, we have seen an increase in incidents, with 20 more cases of violent robberies. This is not neutral. We used to have the safest transport in France. We have very good coordination with Sytral [the public transport union]. They are installing the cameras we need. We launched [in March 2024], in the gendarmerie zone, a brigade specializing in public transport, this work will end up paying off."
Are violent robberies generally on the rise?
"We have a very sharp increase, we don't have the detailed figures. We are arresting a lot of people, 60% are foreigners. And of that 60%, at least, if not more, than half are Algerians. We currently have a feeling of impunity growing among Algerians in an irregular situation, which is a problem for us. We are unable to deport them. If they are convicted in court and end up in prison, that's one thing. When I can place them in a CRA [administrative detention center], upon release from prison, I place them, to avoid putting them directly back on the street. Judges are increasingly keeping them there for 90 days," the maximum period.
You cannot exclude any Algerian in an irregular situation?
" For a year, we haven't had any passes for Algeria from the Consul General in Lyon. Even when they have passports, and we send an escort, they refuse their nationals. " […]
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