Direction nationale de la police judiciaire (DNPJ)

The Direction Nationale de la Police Judiciaire (DNPJ), or French National Directorate of the Judicial Police, is a central directorate of the French National Police responsible for investigating serious crimes, including organized crime, financial crime, and terrorism. Recent news articles highlight the DNPJ's involvement in high-profile investigations. Currently, the DNPJ is involved in investigating arson incidents affecting armament companies in the Cher region, alongside the Sous-direction antiterroriste (SDAT). The Paris prosecutor's office has taken up this investigation, indicating the severity of the case. Additionally, the DNPJ's role in national security is underscored by the arrest and subsequent indictment of an individual in Saint-Étienne who expressed a desire to die as a martyr and discharged a firearm. These cases demonstrate the DNPJ's ongoing significance in maintaining national security and combating serious crime in France.