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French police to be allowed to carry weapons when off duty

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French police officers will be able to carry weapons when they are off duty, according to a directive from police commanders issued Thursday following the Paris attacks.

They will also be allowed to use their guns in the event of a terror attack providing they wear a police armband to avoid "any confusion", the directive seen by AFP says.

French police officers will be able to carry weapons when they are off duty, according to a directive from police commanders issued Thursday following the Paris attacks.

They will also be allowed to use their guns in the event of a terror attack providing they wear a police armband to avoid “any confusion”, the directive seen by AFP says.

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