In collaboration with the Customs and Excise Administration, the police are continuing investigations in the fight against drug trafficking. Between 29 October and 5 November, no fewer than "eight people suspected of drug-related offences were arrested following investigations in the capital region", particularly in the Gare and Bonnevoie districts, the police announced on Thursday.
The police clarified that "these interventions are part of ongoing work in prevention, control, and investigation, supported by targeted measures in areas affected by drug trafficking." Combating drug-related crime remains "a priority" for the police.
The police claim to have "reinforced their visible and deterrent presence in sensitive areas, extended the hours of presence in strategically located police stations in the capital and intensified targeted checks as well as operations aimed at catching offences in the act".
On Tuesday night, police conducted extensive checks in collaboration with the Labour and Mines Inspectorate (ITM) in the Gare and Bonnevoie districts of the capital. These checks focused on combating drugs, but also on ensuring compliance with immigration law and regulations governing establishments serving alcoholic beverages.
Nearly 70 people were checked during this operation. Officers confiscated drugs from six individuals. One person was arrested on the orders of the public prosecutor's office on suspicion of drug trafficking. They were brought before an investigating judge on Wednesday morning. In addition, labour law violations were observed at a café. In each case, fines or official reports were issued.
In total, 60 agents participated in the operation, including members of the judicial police and several dog handlers, as well as agents from the ITM and the General Directorate of Immigration (MAI).
