A man attempted to break into the regiment in Bayonne on Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023. He was arrested by the military and subsequently taken into police custody.
For reasons still unknown, a man attempted to break into the 1st Marine Parachute Regiment in Bayonne with his vehicle on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
The security officers deployed at the entrance initially turned the man and his vehicle away. He then approached them by passing under the barriers at the entrance to the regiment. According to several witnesses, the man shouted “Allahu akbar” in front of the security guards. (…)
The alleged perpetrator is said to suffer from psychological problems and has recently discontinued his treatment. According to our information, he is said to have converted to Islam and to be known to the police. (…) Actu – Nouvelle-Aquitaine
(…) The 1st RPIMa is based in Bayonne. Between sea, forest and mountains, the regiment benefits from an ideal environment for carrying out its operational preparation. Info Militaire
The Bayonne Citadel, named “Citadelle Général Georges-Bergé” on September 15, 1999, is a fortified installation (…) The 1st RPIMa has held its garrison there since its inception in 1960. Wikipédia