Saint-Ouen Kindergarten Relocated Due to Drug Trafficking Threats
Local officials cite safety concerns for children and staff as the Émile-Zola Kindergarten is temporarily moved, with community consultations planned for a long-term solution.
- The Émile-Zola Kindergarten in Saint-Ouen, France, is being temporarily relocated following persistent drug trafficking activity near the school.
- Mayor Karim Bouamrane emphasized that the safety of children and staff is the top priority in taking this emergency measure.
- Visible signs of drug activity, including graffiti advertising drugs, have been reported around the school, creating ongoing safety risks.
- A public meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2025, to discuss the situation, with parents invited to a consultation on April 3 to explore sustainable solutions.
- Local MP Éric Coquerel warned against permanently closing the school, arguing it would symbolize yielding public spaces to criminal activity.
Le Figaro 