A report by France's anti-narcotics office OFAST reveals that the country is now entirely affected by drug trafficking, particularly cocaine, which has been termed a 'white tsunami' by Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. The report highlights a 45% increase in cocaine seizures in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, indicating the deep entrenchment of drug trafficking. It also notes a rise in drug-related violence, with 367 murders recorded in 2024. Traffickers are exerting social control in communities, with some acting as de facto rulers. The drug trade operates through a pyramid structure, with connections to South American cartels. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has pledged to combat this issue aggressively. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)