France's Drug War Escalates Ahead of Elections

Recent shootings in France, linked to drug trafficking, have sparked concerns about security ahead of municipal elections. A thirteen-year-old was injured in Grenoble, and the younger brother of an anti-drug activist was killed in Marseille, potentially as an intimidation attempt. The French government is intensifying its war on drugs, but critics argue that this approach may lead to a rise in organized crime, similar to the U.S. prohibition era.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.