Laurent Nuñez promises larger police deployment in Marseille after October 17 riots

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez visited Marseille on Monday evening after October 17 riots and looting, promising a significantly larger police deployment for the next protest on Saturday, October 24. Following a 45-minute meeting with Mayor Benoît Payan, Nuñez pledged a "very important police device" with more officers than the previous Saturday, emphasizing mobile and highly reactive operations to counter groups of up to 200 rioters acting simultaneously at 10-15 locations. The CCI reported 500 businesses impacted, including 317 looted, while police made 101 arrests. Nuñez dismissed disputes over casualty figures, and Payan acknowledged receiving "clear answers" about future security arrangements.