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France's War on Narco-Trafficking

French ministers unveil a comprehensive plan to tackle organized crime and drug trafficking in Marseille, addressing resource constraints and seeking broad political support.

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Human Rights ViolationsFrancePublic SafetyLaw EnforcementOrganized CrimeGovernment PolicyDrug War

French Dea EquivalentNational Anti-Drug Prosecutor's OfficeOffice Antistupéfiants (Ofast)JirsDz Mafia

Bruno RetailleauEric Dupond-MorettiMichel BarnierBenoît PayanFranck Rastoul

What is the Prime Minister's stance on this issue?: Prime Minister Michel Barnier called for a general mobilization against organized crime, which he described as a threat to the nation's fundamental interests. He emphasized the need for a transpartisan consensus, incorporating a proposal from senators.
What are the planned activities of the ministers in Marseille?: The ministers will meet with local officials, victims' families, and police before a press conference. Retailleau will meet with police in northern Marseille, while Dupond-Moretti will visit the Baumettes prison and the judicial court.
What is the main goal of the plan announced by the French ministers?: French ministers Bruno Retailleau and Eric Dupond-Moretti unveiled a plan to combat organized crime in Marseille, a city plagued by drug gang violence. The plan includes improved organization of specialized courts, new investigative tools, and measures addressing inmates, minors, and online illegal content.
What specific measures are included in the plan to combat drug trafficking?: The plan aims to create a French equivalent of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and establish a national anti-drug prosecutor's office. This response is driven by a record number of drug-related deaths in Marseille in 2023, mostly due to a turf war between rival gangs.
What are some concerns regarding the feasibility and implementation of the plan?: Concerns remain about the feasibility of the plan given the existing resource constraints within the judicial system. Despite the significant mobilization, there are worries about the capacity of the judicial apparatus to handle the scale of the problem.

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