Nazi symbols were found in Marulaz Park in Besançon on Friday, September 25. The symbols, painted in yellow and blue, appeared on a bench and the delivery van of a local merchant. In response, the city council filed a formal complaint and condemned the act through a Facebook post published the same day. Mayor Ludovic Fagaut, a member of the LR party, described the symbols as "symbols of hate, racism, and antisemitism." He emphasized that a complaint would be filed to identify those responsible and ensure they face legal consequences. According to the mayor, one person was arrested following video surveillance footage, and the acts were deemed unacceptable, requiring full legal sanctioning. The mayor called on residents to remain vigilant and reaffirmed the city's commitment to respect, dignity, and peaceful coexistence, stating that such symbols have no place in public spaces or within the city. This incident follows the arrest of a man over a month earlier, on August 16, for making a Nazi salute at the Museum of Resistance and Deportation in Besançon. The museum’s management, as reported by France 3 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, noted that thirteen Nazi salutes had been recorded in front of the museum in 2026. These actions have raised concerns about the presence of extremist behavior in public areas and have prompted local authorities to take a firm stance against such conduct. The mayor reiterated the city's position that such expressions of hatred are not tolerated and that efforts must continue to promote unity and respect among residents. The recent discovery and the earlier incident highlight the ongoing challenge of confronting far-right symbolism in public spaces.