French Government Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Combat Drug Trafficking

Interior and Justice Ministers announce measures to address rising narcotics-related violence and crime across France.

Ministers Bruno Retailleau and Didier Migaud presented a national strategy in Marseille, emphasizing the need for a coordinated legal and law enforcement response.
The plan includes the creation of a national anti-drug prosecutor's office and specialized courts to handle organized crime cases, aiming to streamline judicial processes.
Authorities conducted a significant drug bust in Marseille, resulting in 15 arrests and the seizure of €1.2 million, highlighting the urgency of the government's crackdown.
Public opinion strongly supports the new measures, with a survey revealing 86% of French citizens favor the establishment of a national anti-drug prosecutor's office.
The government plans to enhance international cooperation, including appointing a liaison magistrate in Bogotá to address drug trafficking at its source.