NewsParis police crackdown on prostitution ahead of Olympic influx

Paris police crackdown on prostitution ahead of Olympic influx

With the influx of tourists arriving in Paris for the Olympic Games, the French police have declared war on prostitution. According to reports from TMZ magazine, a special anti-pimping brigade has been formed to carry out an operation to ensure the safety of tourists.

Police in Paris "declare war" on prostitution
Police in Paris "declare war" on prostitution
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10:39 AM EDT, July 26, 2024

The Paris police press office told the source that officers are doing everything they can to eliminate illegal sexual services in the French capital. The police are focusing on curbing pimping in the areas of Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne, as well as near Belleville.

TMZ reports that the metropolitan police in Paris have created a special brigade called BRP, which will be responsible for patrolling the areas above and monitoring nightclubs. According to reports, special anti-sexual regulations are to be established to help combat pimping.

Representatives of the city of Paris and the local prosecutor's office are also aiding, working with the police to implement preventive measures and raise public awareness about the situation.

Paris police "declare war" on prostitution and pimping during the Olympic Games

Interestingly, several non-profit organizations have spoken out on behalf of sex workers ahead of the Olympic Games. They believe that prior repression hurts the health and safety of people providing such services.

France 24 reports that charitable organizations are calling on authorities to pay less attention to sex workers and focus on dismantling criminal groups that they claim rob, rape, and assault them. They also argue that few sex workers have arrived in Paris for the Olympic Games due to high accommodation costs.

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