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French Customs Seize 356 Kg of Drugs Hidden in Fruit-and-Veg Load at Arles Toll

The driver remains in pretrial detention pending a January 27 hearing.

Overview

  • Officers found 329.32 kg of cannabis and 27.18 kg of cocaine concealed behind a façade of fresh produce in a France-registered van.
  • A cynophile team led the search to sacks and five “valises marocaines,” with on‑site tests confirming cannabis and cocaine.
  • The vehicle had departed Spain for a delivery to Marseille and was stopped around 11 p.m. at the A54 Arles toll during night checks.
  • Authorities estimate the haul at over €4 million and have transferred the narcotics to Ofast in Marseille under a Tarascon prosecutor’s probe.
  • After inspection and prosecutorial approval, the 404 crates of fruits and vegetables were donated to Restos du Cœur.