Canal Saint-Martin: Theft, Illegal Activity, and Intimidation—Local Residents at Their Wits' End

Along the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, groups of young people hang out on the embankments day and night. Theft of outdoor furniture, harassment of passersby, and the street sale of cell phone cases... Shop owners and residents report an increasingly oppressive atmosphere. Law enforcement is present but overwhelmed by the sheer size of the gatherings.