La Rochelle: two minors arrested for drug and tobacco trafficking
A father alerted police in La Rochelle after discovering hundreds of cigarette cartons and drugs at his home. Two teenagers, including his son, were apprehended.
Drug trafficking revealed following family threats
A father in La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime) reported to police the presence of drugs and tobacco at the family home after receiving death threats. According to lanouvellerepublique.fr, the discovery took place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 in his minor son's bedroom.
Police officers recovered 850 cigarette cartons, 700 grammes of cannabis resin, 30 grammes of cocaine and 475 euros in cash. The father had initially discovered the hundreds of cartons before alerting authorities to the threats he had received.
Officers monitored the residence before apprehending two brothers, both minors. In police custody, the suspects admitted to participating in tobacco and drug trafficking for approximately one week. Investigators believe the drugs and tobacco were likely stored at the adolescents' home following the recent arrest of a network member who was responsible for storage.
Source: Google News FR — Crime (fr)