Since June 7, about 100 caravans have illegally occupied the sports fields of the Borde-Basse complex in Castres (Tarn). Mayor Florian Azema ordered water and electricity cut off. A police operation to disconnect utilities took place on Tuesday. Azema said he would file a complaint over death threats against municipal employees and damage to city property.
A rugby tournament for 600–800 children was canceled due to the occupation. The mayor also filed a request with the administrative court for eviction. The Tarn prefecture cites the lack of a certified site for large encampments in the south of the department, which prevents immediate administrative removal. A court decision is pending.