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The mayor of Gaillard, in Haute-Savoie, is launching a poster campaign to raise awareness among drug consumers about the dangers of drug trafficking, after a series of shootings in the Chalet neighborhood. (translated)

"Ton achat provoque des tirs": le maire d'une ville de Haute-Savoie déploie des affiches pour sensibiliser contre le trafic de drogue

The article discusses the major political issues that the Belgian government led by Bart De Wever will face at the start of the new session, including the search for 10 billion euros for the budget, as well as sensitive topics such as abortion, drug trafficking, the nationalization of nuclear power plants, plans against heatwaves, and the recognition of the State of Palestine. (translated)

Trafic de drogue, avortement, canicule: voici les (autres) dossiers chauds de la rentrée
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A shooting that occurred on Friday in Décines-Charpieu, near Lyon, resulted in one death and one serious injury, triggering a judicial police investigation into the circumstances and motive of the incident. (translated)

Lyon : Une fusillade fait un mort et un blessé grave, une enquête en cours

A cycle of retaliation between two rival gangs involved in drug trafficking in Brussels is behind a recent wave of shootings, linked to a growing recruitment of French minors by these criminal organizations. (translated)

Une “dynamique de représailles” entre deux bandes rivales à l’origine de la récente vague de fusillades
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More than 529 kg of cocaine, worth 4.1 million euros, was seized in Côte-d'Or from a vehicle, resulting in the indictment and provisional detention of two men aged 35 and 42, who were already known to the judicial system. (translated)

"Saisie majeure": plus d'une demi-tonne de cocaïne saisie dans un véhicule en Côte-d'Or, deux hommes mis en examen

The Brussels authorities, under the direction of Boris Dilliès, have announced a series of enhanced measures, including an increased deployment of police and military forces, as well as the potential establishment of curfews and restricted access zones, to combat drug trafficking-related violence in Brussels. (translated)

Renfort policier, couvre-feux, zones à accès limité : les autorités annoncent des mesures musclées contre le trafic de drogue à Bruxelles

Boris Dilliès, Minister-President, convened a Regional Security Council to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking in Saint-Gilles, following two shootings that occurred in three days, emphasizing the need for a coordinated and sustainable approach to eradicate this scourge in Brussels. (translated)

Boris Dilliès convoque un Conseil Régional de Sécurité pour faire face aux fusillades : "Nous voulons éteindre le système dans son ensemble"
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The mayors of the Brussels municipalities of Anderlecht, Saint-Gilles, and Forest have joined their voices to call for a federal action plan in response to the drug trafficking crisis, following a meeting with Interior Minister Bernard Quintin after a series of shootings in the area. (translated)

Trois communes bruxelloises réclament un plan d’action fédéral contre le trafic de drogues

A video sequence showing the mayor of Saint-Gilles, Jean Spinette, interacting with dealers has sparked outrage on social media and among political leaders, criticizing his reaction deemed lenient in the face of a troubling drug trafficking situation. (translated)

"Ces images sont sidérantes": Une séquence montrant le bourgmestre de Saint-Gilles face à des dealers crée l'émoi, le monde politique réagit

Five people, including two minors aged 14 and 17, were charged after a shooting that occurred in early August amid drug trafficking in the Grandclément neighborhood of Villeurbanne. (translated)

The violence related to drug trafficking in Brussels, illustrated by several recent shootings, prompts Minister-President Boris Dilliès and the mayor of Saint-Gilles Jean Spinette to advocate for cooperation among the various authorities to effectively combat this growing phenomenon. (translated)

”Aujourd’hui, à Bruxelles, on n’est pas à l’abri de se prendre une balle”
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The drug commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, emphasizes the urgency of a collective mobilization in response to the escalation of violence related to drug trafficking in Brussels, calling for coordinated actions beyond just police interventions. (translated)

Ine Van Wymersch, commissaire aux drogues : « Face aux fusillades, les services régaliens ne peuvent pas tout »
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Le Soir 1w

In 2026, Brussels recorded at least 65 shootings, including six that occurred within four days, mainly linked to drug trafficking, according to the police. (translated)

Au moins 65 fusillades recensées à Bruxelles en 2026
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The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, wanted by the United States for drug trafficking, announced his definitive resignation from office after briefly considering a return, a decision welcomed by President Claudia Sheinbaum. (translated)

Un gouverneur mexicain recherché aux États-Unis pour trafic de drogue se met à nouveau en retrait

Trafic de drogue : reportage du JT de TF1 sur les réseaux marocains qui livrent désormais dans les casiers automatiques (lockers) en France pour limiter les risques. Colis anonymes depuis le Maroc et l’Espagne. https://t.co/Qp7hZ4sbui #TraficDeDrogue #Reportage #France

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France warns against tightening controls in Thailand on drug trafficking, advising travelers never to transport luggage on behalf of a third party, after several French nationals were arrested with cannabis in their suitcases and sentences that could reach up to ten years in prison. (translated)

"Ne transportez jamais de bagage pour le compte d'un tiers": la France alerte sur le renforcement des contrôles de trafic de drogue en Thaïlande
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Our young French people were arrested in Bangkok for transporting drugs, allegedly trapped by a scam on Snapchat promoting all-expenses-paid trips to Thailand. (translated)

"Plans Thaïlande": l'arnaque du séjour tous frais payés qui a déjà piégé plusieurs jeunes français

At least eleven young French people are currently being held in Thailand for cannabis trafficking, following a tightening of Thai legislation in June 2025 that prohibits the sale and consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes, while efforts are being made by French authorities to prevent the recruitment of young people by drug traffickers. (translated)

Au moins 11 jeunes Français sont détenus en Thaïlande pour trafic de cannabis depuis le début de l'été

A 22-year-old woman was arrested at Brussels airport with two suitcases containing 51 kg of cocaine, although she was not on the plane from which they came, and an investigation is underway to determine how she accessed the baggage claim area. (translated)

Une femme interpellée à Brussels Airport avec deux valises contenant 51 kg de cocaïne
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Criminal gangs in Belgium exploit Airbnb-type rentals to hide drugs, weapons, and money, taking advantage of the flexibility they offer, despite the efforts of authorities and the platform to limit this phenomenon. (translated)

Des locations de type Airbnb utilisées pour le trafic de drogue en Belgique