French ministers Bruno Retailleau and Didier Migaud visited Marseille to unveil a comprehensive plan aimed at combating drug trafficking and organized crime. The backdrop of their announcement is a surge in violent clashes among narcotics gangs in the city. Their agenda includes meeting with local authorities, victims’ families, and law enforcement, underscoring the urgency of a national response to this escalating issue. Retailleau describes the situation as a pivotal moment for France, warning of a threat of ‘Mexicanization’ from the narcotics trade, which generates billions of euros annually.