Darmanin Declares “Very Tough” Fight Against โฌ5-6 Billion Drug Trafficking Networks
Paris, France – November 21, 2025 – โขFrench Interior Minister Gรฉraldโ Darmanin today announced a renewed offensive against drug trafficking organizations operating within โขFrance, estimating their illicit revenue between 5 to 6 billion euros annually. The declaration follows a recent surge in violence linked to drug-related crime, including the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man in the Hauts-de-Seine department โคon november 19, 2025. This escalating conflict threatens public safety and underscores the immense financial power fueling criminal activity across the country.
The Minister’s comments signal a heightened commitment to dismantling these networks,which โauthorities say are responsible for widespread distribution of narcotics and associated criminal โenterprises. The battle, Darmanin stated, will be “very very tough,” requiring sustained and coordinated efforts from law enforcement agencies. The case of the recent shooting has galvanized public attention and โprompted calls โฃfor increased security measures and harsher penalties for drug traffickers. The victim’s brother, โคAmine kessaci, has become a prominent voice demanding justice, and his mobilization, alongside broader civil society engagement,โฃ is viewed as aโข potential catalyst for change.
Darmanin highlightedโข the scale of the challenge, emphasizing theโค vast financial resources at the disposal of these criminal groups. The estimated โฌ5-6 billion in annual profits allows traffickers to corrupt officials,โ intimidate communities, and invest in increasingly elegant methods ofโฃ operation. Authorities are focusing on disrupting the entire supply chain, from international โฃsources to street-level distribution, and targeting the financial โassets of key players.
