"What happened in Marseille is a crime meant to instill fear, a crime aimed at the Republic and the state. That is why, starting January 1, we will implement a system similar to the one we use against terrorism, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced on Thursday, during a visit to the city, where he was accompanied by Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin."
"France has long been aware of the seriousness of the problem. In April 2025, a new anti-drug law was passed that will come into effect on January 1. Inspired by Italian legislation enacted during the era of Judge Giovanni Falcone, the law provides for a special prosecutor's office for these crimes, high-security prisons for isolating such inmates, and significantly harsher penalties."
"It made headlines again this week after the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of a young politician and anti-drug activist. This intimidation killing marks a turning point and demonstrates the power that has been amassed by these criminal organizations, which are now capable of challenging the state. What happened in Marseille is a crime meant to instill fear, a crime aimed at the Republic and the state."
Mehdi Kessaci, brother of a young politician and anti-drug activist, was shot dead in northern Marseille. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez and Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin traveled to Marseille and described the killing as an intimidation crime aimed at the Republic. Ministers warned that criminal organizations have amassed power and can challenge the state. A new anti-drug law passed in April 2025 will take effect on January 1 and introduces a special prosecutor's office, high-security prisons to isolate inmates, and harsher penalties, modeled on Italian Falcone-era measures. Nunez pledged monthly visits to ensure implementation and a parliamentary debate was announced.
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