Crack in Paris: Gérald Darmanin ensures that the police prevent the reconstitution of the dismantled camps
“Mr. Minister, this morning you ordered the evacuation of the crack camp located in Square Forceval in Paris, the extension of crack hill, this hill of hell. Announced as a major operation in the fight against drugs in Paris, one question remains: Where did they go, where will they go, will they be treated? Operations in recent years have shown that consumers are changing location quickly. This situation remains a considerable human drama. Added to this are scenes of unprecedented violence in Paris. It is obvious, the “crack plan” is a failure. The problem is just moved, from the 19e at 18e borough. What do you intend to do to permanently eradicate crack trafficking and consumption in Paris? asked Senator LR from Paris Catherine Dumas, during current affairs questions to the government in the Senate this Wednesday, October 5.
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“52 people were in violation of the legislation for foreigners. They were taken to Administrative Detention Centers to be deported.”
Gérald Darmanin defended the efficiency of his services and of the police headquarters. “Indeed, this early morning, about a thousand policemen were in the 19e arrondissement of Paris to proceed with the destruction after requisition of the services of the city of Paris of a “city”, I put quotation marks, of a “parallel city” that of the hill of crack, in particular of the square of Forceval, but also to challenge the people who spend the night there. They are about 200 at night and 600-700 during the day. We counted almost 17 crack deal points. This operation will make it possible to leave hundreds of police officers between Place de Stalingrad and Aubervilliers-Pantin for several days, several weeks, to prevent the reconstitution of these villages. This morning there were 211 controls of people, 52 people were under the infraction of the legislation for foreigners. They were taken to Administrative Retention Centers, 70 places in Administrative Retention Centers have been reserved, in order to be able to deport them from the national territory. 63 people were sheltered, including particularly vulnerable women, 39 arrests including 17 search sheets, 11 people had weapons and an automatic pistol were found. 5 compulsory hospitalizations. The State has taken its responsibilities to put an end to this disorder that Parisians could no longer accept. Health monitoring should be particularly maintained. »