(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The 28-year-old Muslim was arrested for wearing a facial veil in the Paris suburb of Mureaux and handed a €150 (£133) on-the-spot fine. However, she was allowed to continue wearing the veil to return home.
If she does not pay the fine within a month, she will be ordered to attend citizenship classes. If she refuses to comply, she could face jail.
The new law came into force on Monday.
Another woman was also stopped yesterday for wearing a veil in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis. The 35-year-old was brought to the police station and reminded of the law, police said.
While these were the first publicly reported incidents, it was unclear how many women have been warned.
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