# Chase across the Rhône, Ain, and Saône-et-Loire, diesel cans thrown at gendarmes

> On the night of October 27, a manhunt mobilized numerous gendarmerie crews to stop two fugitives crossing the Rhône, Ain, and Saône-et-Loire, who threw diesel cans at law enforcement.

**In brief**: Security event (severity: notable) in 3 departments (Rhône, Ain, Saône-et-Loire), first detected on 29 October 2026 at 10:38. Reported by 4 sources (4 articles), last updated on 29 October 2026 at 17:45. Reported toll: 2 arrests.

- Category: Security
- Severity: Notable
- Place: Belleville-en-Beaujolais — Rhône, Ain, Saône-et-Loire
- First detected: 29 October 2026 at 10:38
- Updated: 29 October 2026 at 17:45
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/3733-chase-across-the-rhone-ain-and-saone-et-loire-diesel-cans-thrown-at-gendarmes

## Reported figures

- 2 arrests

## Coverage angles

Both outlets report the same nighttime chase and fuel thrown at gendarmes, but Le Progrès provides more detail on the sequence and the interception, while Le Figaro emphasizes the spectacular nature and the mobilization of brigades.

**Common ground**

- A chase took place on the night of October 27.
- Two fugitives crossed the Rhône, Ain, and Saône-et-Loire.
- Diesel cans or barrels were thrown at the gendarmes.
- Numerous gendarmerie crews or brigades were mobilized.

**Differences**

- Le Progrès specifies the starting point at Belleville-en-Beaujolais and the use of interception bars to stop the vehicle; Le Figaro mentions neither this starting point nor this interception method.
- Le Figaro describes the chase as 'rocambolesque' and highlights the involvement of several brigades; Le Progrès focuses on the route and interception means.

## Sources (4 articles)

- [Bidons de gazole jetés sur les gendarmes, trois départements traversés : une course-poursuite rocambolesque dans le Rhône](https://www.lefigaro.fr/lyon/bidons-de-gazole-jetes-sur-les-gendarmes-trois-departements-traverses-une-course-poursuite-rocambolesque-dans-le-rhone-20261029) — Le Figaro, 29 October 2026 at 10:38
- [@Gendarmerie : #Interpellation 🚨 Après 1h30 de fuite, les #gendarmes du #Rhône interpellent 2 individus suite à un refus d'obtempérer.](https://x.com/Gendarmerie/status/2115757566999560476) — X (Twitter), 29 October 2026 at 11:48
- [Rhône. Ils tentent d’échapper aux gendarmes à travers trois départements en leur jetant des tonneaux de gasoil](https://www.leprogres.fr/faits-divers-justice/2026/10/29/ils-tentent-d-echapper-aux-gendarmes-a-travers-trois-departements) — Le Progrès, 29 October 2026 at 12:01
- [Belleville-en-Beaujolais (69) : 1 h 30 de course-poursuite, des tonneaux de gazole jetés pour semer les gendarmes](https://www.fdesouche.com/2026/10/29/belleville-en-beaujolais-69-1-h-30-de-course-poursuite-des-tonneaux-de-gazole/) — Fdesouche, 29 October 2026 at 17:45

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Chase across the Rhône, Ain, and Saône-et-Loire, diesel cans thrown at gendarmes”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/3733-chase-across-the-rhone-ain-and-saone-et-loire-diesel-cans-thrown-at-gendarmes
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology