Tipping point: How drug trafficking became a ‘national cause’ in France

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Tipping point: How drug trafficking became a ‘national cause’ in France France is grappling with an alarming surge in drug-related violence, from grisly murders in Marseille to deadly clashes in smaller towns. As criminal networks thrive, the government has declared the fight against trafficking a "national cause" – but experts warn the crisis may be spiralling beyond the control of law enforcement.