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.