Cannabis resin seized on A7 highway

A significant quantity of cannabis resin was seized by customs officers on the A7 highway near Reventin-Vaugris, south of Lyon, during the night of Monday, October 19, to Tuesday, October 20. The drugs were found inside a vehicle that had been stopped during a routine check shortly after midnight.

Vehicle contained 837 kg of cannabis resin

Inside the vehicle, officers discovered several suitcases containing 837 kilograms of cannabis resin. This amount is considered substantial and highlights the scale of the drug trafficking operation.

Driver arrested and handed to investigators

The driver, a 23-year-old man, was arrested and transferred to the Lyon branch of the Office antistupéfiants (Ofast) investigators, following instructions from the Vienne prosecutor's office. He has been placed in custody, and his detention has been extended.

Investigators tracing drug route

Officials are now working to trace the route the drugs took and determine if the vehicle had the support of a lead car, a common tactic used in organized drug trafficking operations to avoid detection.

Phones to reveal more details

Authorities expect that the exploitation of the suspect's mobile phones will provide more information about where the drugs were intended to be delivered. It is still unclear whether the drugs were meant for the Lyon area or for further distribution elsewhere.