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Ouistreham, a town near Caen where the suspect was arrested, is famous for its D-Day landing beach, Sword Beach. It was one of five beaches targeted by Allied forces on 6 June 1944 during World War II, playing a crucial role in the liberation of France. Today, it's also a ferry port connecting France to the UK.
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