In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

In Morlaix, France, the rise of illicit drug trade has brought violence and insecurity to once peaceful cities like Morlaix, prompting government crackdowns on traffickers and proposed measures to combat drug-related crimes. French officials are alarmed by the escalation of drug-related violence in smaller cities and rural areas, with some comparing the situation to a “Mexicanization” of the country due to the increasing influence of drug gangs in public life and incidents of extreme violence, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and control.

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