Events

La Réunion: motorcyclist under the influence of drugs intercepted by gendarmes

Gendarmes in La Réunion intercepted a motorcyclist riding without a license, without insurance, and under the influence of drugs. The motorcycle was impounded.

Vendée: two roofers convicted of violence against gendarmes and death threats against mayor

Two young roofers appeared Monday, October 26, 2026, for violence against two gendarmes and death threats against the mayor of Barbâtre, in Vendée.

Coutances: man convicted of violence against relatives and outrages against gendarmes

The Coutances court (Manche) convicted a drunk man who had attacked his partner and then assaulted and insulted gendarmes.

Ariège: collision between two cars at western exit of Pamiers

Tuesday, October 27, two vehicles collided near Pamiers and La Tour-du-Crieu, disrupting a busy road; firefighters and gendarmes responded. Reduced visibility at an intersection is being blamed.

Un gang de cambrioleurs sévissant dans quatre départements condamné à de la prison ferme

Quatre malfaiteurs auteurs de nombreux vols dans l'Hérault, le Gard, l'Aveyron et le Tarn ont été interpellés par les gendarmes de Pézenas, jugés et condamnés à des peines de 4 à 8 ans de prison ferme.

Disparition inquiétante de Daniel Le Digou dans le Morbihan

Daniel Le Digou, 64 ans, a disparu depuis le 24 octobre 2026 au Faouët (Morbihan) après avoir quitté son domicile à vélo ; les gendarmes lancent un appel à témoins.

Côtes-d'Armor: Five Major Speeding Offenses Detected by Gendarmes

Gendarmes in Côtes-d'Armor recorded five major speeding offenses during road checks on October 24 and 25, 2026, including one at 183 km/h.

French Polynesia: major cannabis and cash seizure in Faa'a and Punaauia

Gendarmes carried out anti-drug operations in Faa'a and Punaauia, seizing nearly 800 paka plants, 3 kg of herb and 161,000 CFP.

Lot-et-Garonne: fuel siphoned from construction equipment, investigation opened

Hundreds of liters of fuel were stolen from the tanks of construction equipment at two sites, in Cancon and Penne-d'Agenais. Gendarmes have opened an investigation.

Gray: body found in the Saône, investigation opened

Haute-Saône gendarmes discovered a body in the Saône at Gray on October 26. The prosecutor's office opened an investigation and ordered an autopsy.

Saint-Jean: 10.4 kg of cannabis found during an eviction

In Saint-Jean (Haute-Garonne), gendarmes discovered 10.4 kg of cannabis, a weapon and ammunition while securing the eviction of a tenant wearing an electronic bracelet.

Loire-Atlantique: man convicted after firearm found during check

A 21-year-old man was convicted on Thursday, October 22 by the Nantes court after gendarmes found a firearm on his scooter in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon.

Flow checks and seizure of dangerous objects by gendarmerie in Loiret

Gendarmes continue their flow-check mission, backed by canine teams, with a seizure of dangerous objects in the Loiret.

Morbihan: gendarmes save man in cardiac distress

Three gendarmes from the PSIG performed cardiac massage on a man in distress during a mission to secure a shopping center in Morbihan. Their intervention saved his life.

Dijon: gendarmes targeted by firework mortar fire

The National Gendarmerie is offering its support to service members targeted by firework mortar fire during a security mission in Dijon.