In a northern Paris neighborhood, a stark divide exists between office workers and drug users, leading to heightened security measures. Businesses, including BNP Paribas, have hired guards to escort employees safely from their offices to public transport, especially after a recent rise in confrontations. Residents are voicing their frustrations, with protests featuring banners like ‘Stop au boulevard du crack’. This escalating tension highlights the social challenges faced in the area, particularly following the conclusion of the Olympic Games.