French police have opened an inquiry into two bloggers who urged French youths to riot and revolt against the police.

The bloggers, a 16-year-old French teen and an 18-year-old with Ghanian nationality, were detained Monday in the Paris region, said the official.

The bloggers face a charge of inciting harm to people and property over the Internet, with a penalty that carries a sentence of up to five years in prison and a $52,800 fine.

(via NY Newsday)