Gendarmerie

The Gendarmerie Nationale is a French national law enforcement agency with military status. Recent news highlights its involvement in various investigations and law enforcement activities. The Gendarmerie was involved in the investigation of two French women found dead in Portugal, with French gendarmes dispatched to assist. The Ministry of the Interior reported that over 9,700 racist, xenophobic, or anti-religious crimes and offenses were recorded by police and gendarmerie services in 2025, marking a 5% increase. Additionally, the Gendarmerie dismantled an illegal animal breeding operation in the Var region, underscoring its role in enforcing animal welfare laws. These events demonstrate the Gendarmerie's ongoing responsibilities in criminal investigations, crime data collection, and enforcing various laws across France.