Turf wars over France's drug dealing hotspots fuel rise in armed violence
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France faces an escalating crisis of organized violence centered around illicit drug markets. Through comprehensive analysis of law enforcement data, government documentation, and judicial records, this investigation reveals how criminal organizations battle for control of lucrative trafficking territories. The conflict has transformed urban neighborhoods into dangerous zones where territorial disputes directly correlate with increased shootings and homicides, reflecting a broader pattern of gang-related violence tied to narcotics distribution networks across the country.
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