Police use water cannon as number of 'yellow vest' protesters rises (Photo: CNN)

“Yellow vest” protests occurred for the ninth consecutive weekend with protestors on the rise. Several people were questioned by authorities, on charges including unlawful weapons and participating in a group with the goal of committing violent crimes.

The protests began as a campaign against a gas tax hike, but have morphed into a broader rally against President Emmanuel Macron's government. 10 deaths and 1600 injuries were recognized since the campaign’s operation on mid-November last year.