Extensive drug trafficking separated by the criminal court of Angers (Maine-et-Loire) for three days, from Monday October 21 to Wednesday October 23, 2024.
In total, nine people were sentenced to between 10 months suspended and 15 years in prison for their involvement in the organization of human trafficking which would have lasted until September 3, 2022. A dramatic attack had been specially authorized. seized about fifty kilograms of cannabis resin and almost one and a half million euros.
Several people denied their involvement or downplayed their role
The study was well organized. Shadowing, geolocation, and above all vehicle sound systems gave a very detailed idea of the quantities exchanged and the location of each person. For example, there are many resellers, intermediaries, nannies, etc.
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For the most part, they deny their involvement or admit by downplaying their roles in this massive human trafficking. “I don’t understand, people talk to me about criminal associations, about an ear, but I don’t understand what I’m doing here,” said a young father of two.
€300,000 fine for the head of the network
The public prosecutor of Angers, Eric Bouillard, had requested a varied sentence, between two months of probation to 15 years in prison, along with a fine and a ban on appearing in Angers. They vary according to the level of involvement of each person, their background and the time some have already spent in pre-trial detention, during the investigation.
Ahmed El Berkaoui, described as the head of a network, nicknamed “Peanut”, receives fifteen years in prison and a fine of €300,000. It is presented by investigators as the supplier of several dealers and traders in different Angevin areas. Property and money seized during the search were confiscated.
2024-10-23 18:13:00
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