French authorities have detained two British far-right activists in what appears to be a landmark arrest in the country. The arrests were made in response to a planned "stop the boats" protest, known as Operation Overlord, which aimed to disrupt small boat crossings from the UK to France.
The operation was scheduled to take place in the departments of Nord and Pas-de-Calais but an order had been issued to prohibit British activists from attending. Despite this, two individuals were arrested on Sunday evening while broadcasting live videos that contained discriminatory remarks and seemed to be related to Operation Overlord.
According to police sources, the men, aged 35 and 53, were recording content likely to incite hatred live on a YouTube channel. They are accused of inciting hatred and participating in a group aimed at preparing acts of violence based on comments made on social media.
The two men are believed to be associated with the far-right movement and have been traveling to France in recent months to protest against small boat crossings. Their actions have sparked controversy, with many criticizing their aggressive tactics towards migrants.
French authorities have taken strict administrative measures against the pair, including issuing an order for them to leave French territory based on the threat of public disorder. They are expected to be returned to the UK, but the full details of their treatment remain unclear.
The arrests mark a significant escalation in efforts by French authorities to combat far-right extremism and disrupt violent protests targeting migrants. While the pair's arrest does not necessarily preclude further protests from taking place, it highlights the increasing scrutiny that far-right activists are facing in France.
As the number of people attempting to cross the Channel continues to rise, with over 40,000 individuals making the journey in 2025 and another 931 so far this year, concerns about the safety and security of migrants remain pressing. The situation remains volatile, and authorities will continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent any further incidents.
In a broader context, the arrests demonstrate the growing unease among European governments towards far-right extremism and the increasing efforts to crack down on violent protests targeting migrants. As tensions surrounding migration and border control continue to simmer across the continent, it is likely that more such arrests will follow in the coming weeks and months.
The operation was scheduled to take place in the departments of Nord and Pas-de-Calais but an order had been issued to prohibit British activists from attending. Despite this, two individuals were arrested on Sunday evening while broadcasting live videos that contained discriminatory remarks and seemed to be related to Operation Overlord.
According to police sources, the men, aged 35 and 53, were recording content likely to incite hatred live on a YouTube channel. They are accused of inciting hatred and participating in a group aimed at preparing acts of violence based on comments made on social media.
The two men are believed to be associated with the far-right movement and have been traveling to France in recent months to protest against small boat crossings. Their actions have sparked controversy, with many criticizing their aggressive tactics towards migrants.
French authorities have taken strict administrative measures against the pair, including issuing an order for them to leave French territory based on the threat of public disorder. They are expected to be returned to the UK, but the full details of their treatment remain unclear.
The arrests mark a significant escalation in efforts by French authorities to combat far-right extremism and disrupt violent protests targeting migrants. While the pair's arrest does not necessarily preclude further protests from taking place, it highlights the increasing scrutiny that far-right activists are facing in France.
As the number of people attempting to cross the Channel continues to rise, with over 40,000 individuals making the journey in 2025 and another 931 so far this year, concerns about the safety and security of migrants remain pressing. The situation remains volatile, and authorities will continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent any further incidents.
In a broader context, the arrests demonstrate the growing unease among European governments towards far-right extremism and the increasing efforts to crack down on violent protests targeting migrants. As tensions surrounding migration and border control continue to simmer across the continent, it is likely that more such arrests will follow in the coming weeks and months.
so like what do u think about this? 
french authorities r taking a big step towards tackling far-right extremism but at the same time we gotta remember that protests r an important part of free speech 
if u r against something u have the right to express ur opinion but u cant go around inciting hatred & violence 
these two dudes were literally streaming live videos saying all this racist stuff on youtube 
& now they're facing some serious consequences 
what do u think will happen next tho? will we see more arrests like this or will it just get worse 
. Far-right activists can be super problematic and their rhetoric can be really divisive. I mean, who wants to see people getting hurt or scared because of some radical views? It's not just about the UK vs France situation, it's about the bigger picture - how do we handle extremism and hate speech in general? 
Anyway, I hope this arrest shows that authorities are taking these issues seriously 
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! Two British guys getting arrested for live streaming hate speech on YouTube 
. I mean, we all know far-right extremism is a serious issue, but this takes it to a whole new level 
. France taking a stand against these dudes and issuing an order for them to leave the country 
is definitely a step in the right direction 
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. We should be supporting them, not demonizing them 
. Time for some real empathy and understanding 
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] so like i was watching this whole thing unfold and it's crazy how far-right activists are getting away with some serious hate speech and now they're getting arrested for it. 
and then they have the nerve to claim it's free speech? 
] here's a little diagram to show how this whole thing fits together:
] i just hope they get charged with something serious. this kind of behavior needs to be punished, not glorified. 
with over 40k people trying to make the journey across the Channel so far this year, it's a huge concern for everyone involved. The fact that these guys were allowed to spread their hate speech in the first place is just another example of how much work still needs to be done.
but not by fueling up the hate. It's getting scary out there for migrants who are just trying to make a new life for themselves. We need more people standing up against this kind of extremism and promoting love & acceptance instead of fear & division 
these 2 guys are just trying to make a name for themselves but now they're gonna have to face the music 
and good on the French authorities for taking action, finally someone's doing something about all this far-right nonsense 
it's like they think they can just spread hate and incite violence and get away with it? please, get real guys 
. The French authorities have done a great job of cracking down on this kind of extremism and it's about time 
. Can't we just get along and be more understanding of each other?! 
