Marseille's northern districts face escalating drug trafficking violence, evidenced by a burned body discovery and Orange staff safety concerns leading to site closure.
France launches massive prison searches and plans legal reforms equating narcotraffickers to terrorists amid concerns over prison security and contraband.
The temporary release of drug trafficker Ouaihid Ben Faïza from Vendin-le-Vieil prison has sparked controversy and prompted government plans to reform release procedures for dangerous inmates.
Two arson attacks targeted buildings in Rillieux-la-Pape near Lyon this weekend, prompting investigations into possible criminal motives amid rising local violence.
France plans to strengthen drug trafficking laws with new legislation and calls for a 60,000-strong police expansion to combat narcotraffic more effectively.
French ministers Darmanin and Nuñez visited Marseille a week after Mehdi Kessaci's assassination to show commitment in combating drug trafficking amid local calls for stronger action.
Following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci, France intensifies efforts against rising drug trafficking violence with government officials drawing comparisons to Belgium and the Netherlands.
A crime expert warns of cartel-style drug trafficking in France, as legislative reforms and security issues highlight challenges in combating organized crime.
Following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci, Marseille unites in a white march and calls for stronger state action against narcobanditism, highlighting the risks faced by anti-drug trafficking activists.
French political leaders express concerns over cocaine's societal impact and raise alarms about drug trafficker intimidation ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
After Mehdi Kessaci's murder, Marseille confronts rising drug-related violence with calls for state intervention and police reinforcement from his brother and the city mayor.
Critics label France's drug policies a failure amid rising drug violence, highlighted by a recent politically charged murder linked to narcotrafficking.
France witnesses an alarming rise in drug consumption impacting all demographic groups, necessitating immediate response.