Two British blokes were nabbed near Calais after trying to crash a banned anti-migrant rally. French cops swooped on Sunday night as the pair live-streamed their antics online.
Brits Arrested for Stirring Hate and Violence
The Pas-de-Calais prefecture confirmed the duo were hauled in for inciting hatred and plotting violence, thanks to their social media rants. Furious French prosecutors slammed their actions amid soaring tensions over migrant protests in the area.
France Cracks Down on British ‘Troublemakers’
A blanket ban on gatherings from Calais to Dunkirk was slapped down weeks before the planned protest. The ban was extended until Wednesday amid fears of more trouble.
“British nationals linked to anti-migrant groups stopped by police will be swiftly sent back to the border,” warned French officials.
The government branded these groups as peddling “xenophobic and anti-immigration ideology” that threatens law and order.
High Alert on Northern Coast as Police Hunt Brits
France’s top domestic security force, the DGSI, went into overdrive, backing up Police Nationale and gendarmes to patrol the northern coast to keep tabs on any British troublemakers.
“Plain-clothes DGSI officers were deployed along the northern coast, hunting British agitators to prevent any mass invasion,” a senior source revealed.
Failed ‘D-Day Style Invasion’ Led by Banned Ex-Con
The drama was kicked off by Daniel Thomas, a banned British protest leader and ex-con, who bragged about a “D-Day style invasion” to block migrant boats. His self-styled “Operation Overlord” aimed to bring 15,000 “proud Englishmen” to France. In reality, just a handful turned up, mostly waving flags on a beach far from migrant camps.
Thomas is thought to have sneaked into France via Belgium, despite his ban.
“These men have no right to come and try to enforce order in France. They should sort things out in Britain, not intimidate people here,” local official Alain Boonefaes fumed.
Authorities remain on high alert, closely watching social media for any fresh protest attempts. The ban on gatherings stays in place until Wednesday.
