Reuters has learned about the presence of police officers in cells next to Sarkozy.

During the time that former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is serving his prison term, police officers will be stationed in the cells next to him, who will have to guarantee his safety. This was reported on October 22 by the Reuters news agency, citing French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.

"The former president of the republic has the right to protection by virtue of his status. It is obvious that he is in danger, and this protection will remain while he is in custody," Nunes said.

According to him, police officers will change shifts and stay in cells until the end of Sarkozy's term. At the same time, unions of prison guards expressed dissatisfaction with the presence of police officers in prison.

From the Elysee Palace to the camera: Sarkozy went to prison

He will serve his sentence in La Santa, where famous prisoners of France were held.

The day before, Sarkozy arrived at the Sante prison in Paris, where he will serve a five-year term in solitary confinement. On September 25, it was reported that a Paris court sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison in the case of illegal financing of his election campaign from Libya. He was also fined €100,000.

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