French Police Tow ‘Freedom Convoys’ to Prevent Paris Blockade
- Convoys also intercepted on Paris ring road early Saturday
- Protesters are inspired by Canada’s anti-vaccine movement
A police officer controls and filters vehicles as they arrive at Porte d'Orleans in southern Paris on Feb. 11.
Photographer: Sameer Al -Doumy/AFP/Getty Images
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French police began removing demonstrators and towing away cars as they cracked down on attempts by protesters inspired by Canada’s “freedom convoys” from blockading Paris.