"Two British nationals suspected of being far-right activists who came to France to take part in a banned protest against migrants were arrested and taken into custody, local authorities told AFP on Monday. The two men, who were broadcasting live videos, were arrested near the northern town of Calais on Sunday evening, the Pas-de-Calais prefecture said. Aged around 35 and 50, they were placed in custody for inciting hatred and participating in a group with the aim of preparing violence, based on comments made on social media, the public prosecutor's office said."
"French authorities have stepped up actions against the British far-right activists who travel to France to make anti-migrant videos, after a string of complaints from local groups of intimidation and harassment of migrants and the charities who work with them. The French Interior Ministry announced earlier in January that 10 activists linked to the 'Raise the Colours' movement have been banned from entering France, although it did not publish the names of the 10."
Two British nationals suspected of far-right activism were arrested near Calais while broadcasting live during an attempt to take part in a banned anti-migrant protest. The men, aged about 35 and 50, were placed in custody on charges of inciting hatred and participating in a group with the aim of preparing violence, based on their social media comments. French authorities have increased actions after complaints of intimidation and harassment of migrants and assisting charities. The Interior Ministry banned 10 activists linked to 'Raise the Colours' from entering France, and local bans were imposed on several planned protests. Inciting racial hatred carries fines up to €1,500, rising to €3,000 for repeat offenders, while participating in a group preparing deliberate violence can bring up to one year imprisonment and a €15,000 fine.
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