France reinforces its border with Spain with 334 additional security personnel

Perpignan - 01/08/2026: France is increasing the number of additional security personnel at the border with Spain to 334 police officers and gendarmes. According to Franceinfo, the reinforcement will be increased fivefold this Saturday compared with its previous level. The measure comes during the peak summer travel season, when roads, railway stations and border crossings are under particularly heavy strain.The figure of 334 refers to the additional personnel deployed, not the total staffing level of the services operating at the border. The authorities active there include, in particular, the border ...