Drug trafficking network dismantled in Limoges: seizures and convictions
The Limoges judicial police dismantled a drug trafficking operation covering several departments. Three suspects were sentenced to custodial prison terms.
Drug trafficking network dismantled in Limoges after several months of investigation
The Limoges judicial police uncovered an organised drug trafficking network operating in the Limoges conurbation as well as in several neighbouring departments, according to flashfm.fr. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, mobilised the narcotics unit, the Territorial Criminal Division, anti-crime units and intervention teams.
Several suspects were arrested following several months of investigations. Searches carried out at the homes of the individuals involved led to the seizure of more than 45,000 euros in cash, 481 grams of cocaine, over 5 kilos of cannabis resin, around forty grams of cannabis herb, as well as several weapons and ammunition, vehicles and various luxury items.
According to the police, all of the suspects acknowledged their involvement in this trafficking.
Three convictions handed down in immediate appearance proceedings
Following their police custody, the individuals involved were presented to the Limoges public prosecutor's office. Three of them appeared for immediate appearance proceedings on Monday, 9 November before the Limoges criminal court.
The first was sentenced to three years' custodial imprisonment. The second received three years' imprisonment, one year of which was suspended with probation conditions. The third received a sentence of two years' imprisonment, ten months of which was suspended with probation conditions.
A fourth individual was placed under judicial supervision and will be required to appear before the courts in due course.
Source: Google News LU — Crime (fr)