Suspect was preparing to supply the city of La Bricarde with narcotics. Several kilos of cannabis resin, cocaine and a handgun were found at his home by the police.
He is suspected of belonging to a drug trafficking network established in the northern districts of Marseille. At the end of 2023, one of the La B Ricarde deal points was the scene of a settling of scores leading to the death of a young man aged around twenty. The suspect was arrested on Saturday in the 15th arrondissement of Marseilles, suspected of having played the role of a “supplier” on behalf of a network. The police found more than 16 kg of cannabis. resin, 348 grams of cannabis herb and 2, 6 kg of cocaine. at the suspect's home. A 7.65mm caliber handgun was also seized from the apartment. The accused was placed in police custody and is currently being held in a Marseille detention center. The investigation is ongoing.