Four men arrested over cannabis and cocaine trafficking in Monthoiron
Gendarmes arrested four men on 3 November 2026 in a sweep across Châtellerault, Monthoiron, Vouneuil-sur-Vienne and La Puye over suspected cocaine and cannabis trafficking. They were brought before the Poitiers prosecutor and given an immediate-appearance hearing, but their trial was postponed to January 2027.
Gendarmesarrested four men in Châtellerault, Monthoiron, Vouneuil-sur-Vienne
and La Puye on Tuesday 3 November 2026.[1]The four are suspected of taking
part in a cocaine and cannabis trafficking operation.[1]The gendarmerie had
been investigating the case since spring 2026.[1]
The four were handed over to the Poitiers prosecutor’s office on Friday 6
November and brought straight to an immediate-appearance hearing.[1]Their
trial was postponed after the defence asked for time to prepare.[1]The
hearing before the Poitiers criminal court therefore did not address the
substance of the case.[1]They are to be tried in January 2027.[1]
Case data
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Arrested
4
Agencies
Gendarmerie nationale; Parquet de Poitiers; Tribunal correctionnel de Poitiers
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A 24-year-old man was arrested in Montpellier's Saint-Martin neighbourhood on 8 November 2026 after offering to sell cannabis to an undercover anti-crime (BAC) officer, and three officers were needed to detain him when he bit one of them. Officers found 21 g of cannabis, a small amount of cocaine and cash nearby, and he is due in court on 10 November.
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