Thank you Francis and Black Cat , you have explained the answers to my question in a manner with which i am familiar , setting out the procedures that need to be followed .
My own experience is that if potential human bones are recovered then the Gendarmerie would be the first Port of call ( as Black Cat mentions this may be a potential Crime scene and /or MIA ) but that can be done througfh other local authorities such as the Mairie if time or circumstance makes contacting the Old Bill difficult etc .
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