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What is the EF-SON stun grenade France has suspended after it mutilated a high schooler?
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The device, known as the EF-SON, has been used by police since 2025. An incident involving the grenade resulted in a 15-year-old student suffering a severe injury, with his hand being torn off.
A stun grenade has been provisionally withdrawn from use after a serious incident. The device, known as the EF-SON, has been used by police since 2025. An incident involving the grenade resulted in a 15-year-old student suffering a severe injury, with his hand being torn off.
The EF-SON stun grenade was used by French police prior to its suspension. Details of the incident that led to its withdrawal are available from the source.
Further information about the EF-SON and the circumstances surrounding its provisional withdrawal can be found in the original report.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Le Monde in English Reading time: 1 min
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