Feria de la Pentecôte 2025: Comprehensive Safety Measures Yield Positive Outcomes
Extensive safety measures during Feria de la Pentecôte 2025 resulted in significant public safety outcomes.
Key Points
- • 3,981 alcohol tests conducted with 2,873 positive results.
- • 41 arrests made and 61 minor street fights intervened by police.
- • 250 private security agents deployed for crowd management.
- • No fatal accidents reported during the festivities.
During the Feria de la Pentecôte 2025 in Nîmes, authorities implemented extensive safety measures that resulted in a high level of public safety and decreased alcohol-related incidents. A total of 3,981 alcohol tests were conducted, leading to 2,873 individuals testing positive and being prevented from driving. The initiative to identify designated drivers, referred to as 'SAM', significantly aided in avoiding alcohol-related accidents. The local government also expanded its 'capuchons de verre' initiative, distributing thousands of caps intended to prevent drug tampering in drinks.
Law enforcement efforts were bolstered by the deployment of 250 private security agents for crowd management. Throughout the festivities, police made 41 arrests and managed to intervene in 61 minor street fights. Furthermore, police conducted 6,578 alcohol tests, which identified 137 drivers over the limit, resulting in 91 citations and 46 criminal charges related to driving under the influence. Drug testing also occurred, with 179 tests conducted and 14 infractions reported for drug-impaired driving.
Inspections carried out in food establishments identified 17 violations, leading to the evacuation of one unregistered establishment. Remarkably, no fatal accidents occurred during the event, attributed to the coordinated efforts of various security forces including police and gendarmerie. Overall, these comprehensive measures ensured the safety of attendees, marking the event as a success in terms of public safety.
"Thanks to the combined efforts of law enforcement and the community, we were able to ensure a safe environment for everyone during the Feria," said a local official, highlighting the importance of these initiatives.