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How French police are harnessing social media to identify looters

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How French police are harnessing social media to identify lootersPhoto: France 24

French police are turning to social media to identify and arrest suspects linked to last weekend’s looting and unrest. Investigators are scrutinising videos posted online alongside footage from thousands of security cameras to track suspects and gather evidence. The crackdown…

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