France loses control: loot from riots already up for sale
Luxury goods looted from Paris stores during the riots last weekend are being offered for sale online and on the streets. The digital minister demanded the removal of ads for stolen goods. Over 2,400 people have been arrested and around 3,000 businesses were affected.
Luxury goods looted from Paris stores during the violent riots last weekend (October 17) are already being offered for sale on the second-hand market and on the streets. Designer handbags, luxury watches, and perfumes have appeared on sales sites like Vinted, at prices significantly lower than the original value of the items. Digital Minister Anne Le Hénanff demanded that platforms remove ads for stolen goods and cooperate with law enforcement authorities. Vinted announced it has increased monitoring and is removing suspicious listings. The looting took place on Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs-Élysées, and stores of Celine, Louis Vuitton, and Jill Sander were affected. Over 2,400 people have been arrested and around 3,000 businesses were damaged. President Macron promised to bring those responsible to justice. The headline promises a loss of control, but the body focuses on the sale of loot and the authorities' response.