French police have employed tear gas and pepper spray to try to disperse hundreds of people attempting to board migrant boats to reach Britain. This marks a shift in tactics, as officers have previously been criticized for not doing enough to prevent departures. However, they were reportedly overwhelmed by the large number of people seeking to cross the English Channel. This event took place on 06/13/2025 at the following location: Gravelines, France.
Incident Type: Political Conflict
Event Type: Refugee Issue
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Evening Standard
