Law enforcement actions against organized crime

Law enforcement agencies in the United States and France have conducted major operations targeting organized crime, specifically drug trafficking and theft.

In late September 2026, federal authorities in the U.S. indicted 19 individuals in Dallas, Texas, for a long-running operation involving cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. The investigation resulted in the seizure of narcotics, firearms, and over $500,000 in proceeds. Simultaneously, a trial began in Rennes, France, involving 14 suspects linked to an international trafficking ring. This case followed a 2021 tip and involved the seizure of nearly one tonne of cannabis and cocaine, along with luxury assets valued at approximately six million euros.

By mid-October 2026, French authorities continued targeting criminal networks. In eastern Lyon, elite units including the Raid and GIGN arrested two suspects connected to approximately twenty burglaries. In southwestern France, separate raids in Bayonne and Brive targeted narcotics storage and packaging sites, leading to several arrests and the seizure of cocaine, cannabis, weapons, and cash.