France: 2,513 detained, 67 jailed after weekend riots; prosecutors ordered to use organized-crime charges

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin reported 2,513 detentions and 67 incarcerations following weekend protest violence, with many detentions ongoing. He instructed prosecutors to apply organized-crime qualifications, extending detention limits to 72 hours and enabling geolocation of phone taps. This marks a significant escalation in state response, potentially signaling a tougher legal posture against protest-related unrest.