Hostage situation lasting twelve hours resolved by GIGN in Maine-et-Loire

A 32-year-old temporary worker, depressed and alcoholic, barricaded himself at home on Monday, September 14.

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The GIGN intervened after suicide threats and subdued him around midnight.

Tried immediately on Friday, he was sentenced for endangerment.

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