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Grenoble: Around 100 Arrests in Major Police Operation

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A large-scale police operation in Grenoble and Échirolles resulted in nearly 100 arrests, primarily linked to drug trafficking.
  • The operation involved numerous police forces and state services, targeting known drug dealing hotspots.
  • Authorities seized large quantities of bulky items, impounded "sticker cars" used to obstruct police, and removed drug-related graffiti.

A significant police operation spanning several neighborhoods in Grenoble and Échirolles this week led to approximately 100 arrests, mostly related to drug trafficking, authorities reported.

nearly one hundred arrests

— Public authoritiesIndicating the scale of arrests during the police operation.

The "very large-scale" operation saw the involvement of numerous police officers, including riot police (CRS), alongside agents from various state services such as URSSAF, the departmental directorate of Public Finances, labor inspection, and border police. These coordinated actions took place between Monday and Thursday, according to Grenoble's prefect, Catherine Séguin.

close to one hundred arrests

— Public authoritiesReiterating the number of arrests made during the operation.

Seven different neighborhoods known for drug dealing points were targeted over the four-day period. The operation included searches of establishments and apartments, some of which were occupied by drug traffickers. Authorities also removed 30 to 50 cubic meters of assorted bulky waste and 32 "sticker cars" strategically placed near drug selling locations to impede police access. Additionally, 100 square meters of graffiti promoting drug sales or job offers were erased.

30 to 50 M3 of various bulky items

— Jérôme ChappaDetailing the quantity of waste removed during the operation.

Grenoble and its suburbs have been experiencing a territorial conflict between drug traffickers since late 2025, resulting in ten deaths between December and January. These violent incidents are often accompanied by intimidation tactics, with videos of the perpetrators' actions circulating online.

32 "sticker cars"

— Jérôme ChappaDescribing vehicles used by traffickers to obstruct police.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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