Police can carry out on-the-spot searches

Police in Paris and Ile-de-France have been given authority to search the luggage of travellers on the Métro and public transport in the wake of the St Petersburg terror attack.

Published wednesday 26 April 2017 - 15:00 Last updated wednesday 26 April 2017 - 15:00

Police need no motive for stopping someone and searching their bags during busy periods on the transport network.

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