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French Customs Seize 356 Kg of Drugs Hidden in Produce Van at Arles Toll

The case now sits with Marseille’s anti‑narcotics office under a Tarascon‑led investigation.

Overview

  • Officers stopped a France‑registered vehicle from Spain on the A54 at the Arles toll late on November 20 and uncovered narcotics behind a façade of fresh produce.
  • Searches with a canine team revealed 329.32 kg of cannabis and 27.18 kg of cocaine packed in trash bags and five so‑called Moroccan suitcases.
  • The haul is valued by customs at more than €4 million, and the drugs were transferred to Ofast in Marseille for further handling.
  • The driver was placed in customs custody, presented in immediate appearance, remanded in pretrial detention, and is scheduled for trial on January 27, 2026.
  • To prevent waste, the 404 crates of fruits and vegetables were donated to Restos du Cœur after the seizure.