France: Police activity ongoing in Beaubourg neighborhood, Paris, as of afternoon Dec. 16

Event

Police are responding to an unspecified security incident at the intersection of Rambuteau and Beaubourg streets in the Beaubourg neighborhood of Paris on the afternoon of Dec. 16. Authorities have cordoned off Rue Rambuteau and advised the public to avoid the area; the Rambuteau metro station has also been closed. Authorities have not immediately commented on what prompted the large police response.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as authorities continue their investigation.

Advice

Avoid the area as a precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Heed the instructions of authorities.