A stinky showdown in eastern France has captured Europe’s attention, and gone viral. Here’s what happened:
- Where: Hautes-Vosges, France
- What: Farmers drenched an illegal camp of squatters with liquid manure
- Why: Squatters, reportedly from a traveling community, refused to vacate private farmland. Farmers claimed police refused to intervene.
- How: Six tractors circled the caravans, spraying manure directly onto the site. Some residents attempted to stop the tractors but were ignored.
- Police Involvement: Farmers allege they received no help from law enforcement, prompting this radical action.
- Public Reaction: Many online commenters support the farmers, citing frustration with law enforcement and bureaucracy across Europe.
- Not an Isolated Incident: A UK farmer pulled a similar stunt last year in Devon, soaking an illegal camper’s tent in manure.
Key Takeaways for Arizona Investors:
- Land rights enforcement varies wildly across countries. In France, lack of eviction enforcement led to extreme self-help actions.
- Property owners should understand how their rights are protected, and limited, by law.
- In Arizona, legal eviction tools exist and should be leveraged proactively to avoid similar confrontations.