On Tuesday, authorities searched the offices of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizing committee. The Committee has stated that it is fully cooperating with the currently running probe. The purpose of the raid and following inquiry is still to be confirmed by French police.
The operation was initially mentioned in a story by AFP, which said that it took place early on Tuesday. Since then, Paris 2024 has replied and stated that it is assisting with police inquiries. Paris 2024 sent a statement to Reuters stating that “a search is currently underway at the Organising Committee’s headquarters.” “Paris 2024 is fully assisting the investigators’ inquiries,” the statement reads.
After a protracted competition to host the Olympics for the first time since 1924, Paris was chosen to host the 2024 Games in 2017
After a protracted competition to host the Olympics for the first time since 1924, Paris was chosen to host the 2024 Games in 2017. Less than a month had passed since protesters stormed the same premises, prompting the police raid. On June 6, activists entered the Saint-Denis headquarters to voice their opposition to pension reforms.
Flares were observed being lit by groups as they shouted, “No pension, no Olympic Games.” In one footage from the incident, members of the General Confederation of Labour union marched into the structure while carrying banners and wearing bibs. A clip shows the official mascot for the Games, a Phryge, holding a note saying “We’ll be wrapping up your games”. Other people can be heard chanting: “We’re here. (sweet-factory.com) Evening if Macron doesn’t want us, we’re here.”
