In the southern French port of Marseille, three men were killed on Monday night in three shootings in the drug environment. Eight others were injured, two of them critically. So the dead were 16, 23 and 29 years old.
There is an extensive drug trade in Marseille, the prefect said. “These shootings are, that’s all that’s clear at this point, in a clear connection to drug trafficking.”
“Drugs kill, and kill especially in Marseille”
There is rampant use of firearms by dealers, who also target youth involved in the trade. “Drugs kill, and kill especially in Marseille.” Four people were injured in a shooting at a grocery store in the city on Saturday night.
Authorities step up fight against drug trafficking
Drug gangs dominate entire residential areas in France’s second-largest city and there are frequent fatalities. Thirteen people have died since the beginning of this year. The authorities have recently been trying to combat the trade more effectively with concentrated police action.
Source: Krone
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