Local elections in the Var: Nicolas Salsou, National Rally candidate in La Garde, burglarized during a meeting

The home of Nicolas Salsou, the National Rally's lead candidate in La Garde (Var), was burglarized while he was holding a meeting on Monday, March 9, the candidate indicated in a press release.

"The house is very exceptionally empty this evening of March 9 since the entire family came to support Nicolas Salsou for his last campaign meeting before the elections," the candidate stated.

Nicolas Salsou denounces potential "intimidation"

He explains that "all the rooms were ransacked, drawers emptied, pictures taken down, etc." The candidate has not yet been able to determine if "any items were stolen," while "the payment methods are intact, and items of sentimental value are still there."

According to Nicolas Salsou, the circumstances of this crime suggest that "this burglary, according to the police, has all the hallmarks of intimidation." He reports that the burglary "follows several acts of intimidation" targeting members of his team.

The National Rally candidate mentions "vandalized cars" and "verbal threats." He denounces this "abject behavior," which strengthens "his determination to win this municipal election."