France, the Netherlands and Belgium participated in this cross-border campaign against drugs. On Thursday and Friday of last week, police and the Customs and Excise Agency (ADA) carried out various checks and controls across the country.
In total, 14 trains and 5 buses were subjected to inspections, leading to the detection of 24 individuals in possession of drugs. The confiscated substances included 187 grams of hashish, 52 grams of cannabis, and multiple cocaine pellets. Furthermore, two weapons were confiscated, and one individual was detained at the request of the public prosecutor’s office.
The aim of this joint operation is to tackle drug tourism and disrupt drug distribution networks and sales points, particularly those originating in the Netherlands. The operations target various modes of transportation, including street, rail, and air traffic.
The “Hazeldonk” operation traces its origins back to 1995 when it was initially launched by France and the Netherlands. The name is derived from the Dutch village of Hazeldonk, situated near the Belgian border, which serves as a key transit point for drug trafficking routes.
