Police dismantled a drug-dealing point in the towers sector of Magenta, in Nouméa.[1] The Territorial Directorate of the National Police ran the operation that week against drug trafficking, using ground-security and anti-crime brigade officers.[1] Officers witnessed a drug transaction in flagrante delicto.[1] Police first detained the buyer, then arrested the alleged cannabis seller.[1] Police said the seller was already known to them and active on a neighbourhood dealing point.[1]

The man was brought before the court in immediate appearance proceedings for drug trafficking.[1] The court sentenced him to one year of firm imprisonment.[1] He was immediately incarcerated at Camp Est.[1]

Narcotics-brigade investigations led to the seizure of cannabis.[1] Officers also seized a large sum of money considered to be proceeds of the trafficking.[1]