Article R341-1 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum
The authority responsible for ordering a foreigner to be placed in a waiting area, as provided for in article L. 341-2, is, depending on the case:1° The head of the national police department responsible for border control or, by delegation, an official designated by him/her, holding at least the rank of brigadier;2° The head of the customs department responsible for border control or, by delegation, an official designated by him/her,…