Why is the island’s tourism sector the target of a wave of criminal fires-Liberation

For several days, a smell of burned plastic mixed with gasoline has reigned in the Port of Calvi (Haute-Corse). Boats intended for sea excursions have given way, here and there, to unusable charred wrecks. Between Tuesday 3 and Wednesday June 4, five pneumatic boats intended for sea walks and a luxurious catamaran, the Dolce Vitawere burnt down in this city located on the northwest coast of Corsica. The series continued this Friday with the conflagration of a car rental agency at Calvi airport.

Chance of the calendar, these events are involved in parallel with a visit by the Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin, in Bastia, who announced, Thursday, June 5, the creation of a regional judicial center « Unpublished » against organized crime. His goal: to investigate extortion and drug trafficking. But also criminal fires.

Liberty takes stock of the events of the last days and the tracks envisaged.

The first flames on the port of Calvi appeared on the night of Monday 2 to Tuesday June 3. During this first episode, five semi -rigid boats – medium -sized boats held by three different companies – were burnt down by people with fuel cans. A test experienced as a « Huge shock » For managers of the company Giru Mare, owner of two charred wrecks. « We cannot ignore the evil that gan