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Drug trafficking: French elected officials under police protection due to threats

Several elected officials, including Amine Kessaci in Marseille and the mayor of Échirolles, live under police protection.

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The fact

These measures follow direct threats linked to their fight against drug trafficking.

The phenomenon particularly affects municipalities on the frontline against criminal networks.

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Why it matters

La protection des élus face aux narcotrafiquants révèle l'ampleur de l'emprise des réseaux criminels sur certains territoires français, posant un défi démocratique et sécuritaire majeur.

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