French police raid house for drugs and find a Picasso

A police raid targeting drug trafficking in a Paris suburb yielded an unexpected and valuable discovery: a painting by the renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. The find occurred during a search of a house in Champigny-sur-Marne, a town east of Paris, as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking.

Prosecutors in Creteil, south-east of Paris, confirmed the discovery, stating it was made during a search related to drug trafficking. The prosecutor's office also indicated that an investigation into theft and dealing in stolen goods has been opened. The painting has been authenticated as a genuine work by Picasso, though its specific title or subject matter has not yet been disclosed.

In addition to the Picasso artwork, the police seized significant items including cannabis resin, high-end clothing, and several thousand euros in cash. The investigation has led to four individuals being brought before a court for an immediate hearing in connection with the case. The newspaper Le Parisien was the first to report on the details of the raid and the subsequent discoveries.

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This discovery was made during a search carried out as part of an investigation into drug trafficking.