The imposing tower K, which marks the entrance to the city of Castellane, overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and offers a breathtaking view of the port. The place, which is teeming with activity in normal times and which is reputed to be one of the biggest narcotics outlets in the northern districts of Marseille, is almost deserted. Installed in his cream-colored armchair, all dressed in black, wearing a black mask and a cap of the same color, a "chouffe" is on the lookout, ready to warn his deal network of the arrival of the police.
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Foreign to the city, our car is spotted on the spot. Other young people observe from a distance, ready to intervene if necessary. Avenue Yves-Giraud, which leads towards the interior of the Castellane, is barred by a supermarket shopping cart. Three young people, "masked", manage the dam. We turn around and enter by avenue Henri-Roure. We park in front of the post office. Young drug dealer in tracksuit approaches car and beckons to drop
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