Le Figaro Lyon
The large-scale operation desired by the Ministry of the Interior resulted in numerous arrests in the Lyon region. A total of 463 individuals were arrested as part of the “XXL net square” operation coordinated over the last two weeks throughout the department between the police and gendarmerie forces. The emphasis was placed on several districts known as hubs for drug trafficking, such as Terraillon in Bron or Tonkin in Villeurbanne.
On this aspect, 15 kilos of drugs were seized as well as 40 weapons. In total, 3.5 million euros of criminal assets were recovered, according to the Rhône prefecture. Several special units, such as the GIGN and the Raid, were mobilized. With a very significant seizure of contraband cigarettes of 2.4 tonnes, leading to 10 indictments, after several months of investigations.
Preserve the order
In terms of maintaining order, the CRS 83 was deployed in Rillieux-la-Pape, after the burning of a bus in retaliation for a police intervention, and La Duchère, after a new shooting, while a squadron Cheetah was also mobilized. In total, more than 1,500 offenses were noted and 819 fixed fines issued, particularly on the roads, with 8,800 vehicle checks. State services also checked 52 businesses, five of which were ultimately subject to administrative closure. Among them, the famous Vessière caterer in the Monplaisir district has since reopened its doors.
Of the 463 arrested, half were placed in police custody, while 43 were referred by the Lyon public prosecutor's office. With deposit warrant for 19 of them.
“Finally, in close collaboration with social landlords, a dozen restoration operations were organized: removal of wrecks, securing entrances to buildings and garages, installation of security and video protection systems
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state services conclude.