In recent months, the City of Nice has been facing an increase in the number of people engaging in begging in public spaces: approximately 300 people out of the 1000 homeless individuals.
In response to this situation, Christian ESTROSI, Mayor of Nice and President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, has taken various measures, including the drafting of a new ordinance against aggressive begging on April 2, and the creation of a Cross-disciplinary Begging Action Center, which brings together all competent services within a single unit.
Furthermore, several actions have been carried out in squats or along the banks of the Var.
Following these actions, a joint operation was conducted with the Municipal Police and the National Police against this aggressive begging.
Outcome of this operation:
– 8 people arrested (illegal possession of weapons, exploitation of begging by minors, irregular status on national territory).
– 4 people fined based on the municipal anti-begging ordinance issued on April 2, 2012.
– 2 individuals with young children reported to the General Council.
