French broadcaster TF1 Info reports that national and mobile police forces, backed by naval and aerial units, will number just over 13 000 during the 15-17 June G7 meeting, separate from military and customs contingents. The figure includes specialist dog-handling squads, cyber-crime investigators and a 300-strong drone-interdiction task force equipped with signal-jamming rifles. Authorities have extended an existing drone prohibition from Évian’s urban core to the full width of Lake Léman on the French side, harmonising with Swiss air-restriction notices. Commercial UAV operators such as parcel-delivery start-ups in the region have been ordered to ground fleets until 18 June. Business-aviation terminals at Annecy and Annemasse will serve as fallback helicopter landing sites for delegations should weather or security conditions close Geneva Airport. Companies leasing corporate rotorcraft must request flight plans 24 hours in advance and accept possible last-minute revocations. On the ground, the Gendarmerie’s motorcycle brigades have been reassigned to escort summits convoys, leaving a short-term gap in routine traffic-enforcement coverage elsewhere in Rhône-Alpes. Local prefects have asked motorists to expect reduced patrol visibility on secondary roads. Although the enhanced presence reassures many residents, hospitality associations worry that visible militarisation could deter late-booking tourists at the start of summer season. The regional tourism board is launching a social-media campaign stressing that destinations beyond the red and blue zones remain open.
Source: TF1 Info
