In early October, two police officers from Marseille were called to appear before a disciplinary council as part of an ongoing investigation known as the Trident case. This case involves a failed "controlled delivery" operation, where authorities attempt to track illicit drugs until they can arrest the traffickers. The operation was conducted by Ofast, the anti-drug office in Marseille, and involved a shipment of 360 kilograms of cocaine that arrived in the port in 2023, allegedly from Colombia. The goal was to catch Mimo, a prominent figure in the narcotics trade in the Castellane neighborhood of Marseille. However, Mimo apparently avoided being caught, possibly due to prior knowledge from a police officer. The disciplinary council, made up of administrative members and union representatives, will assess the case and recommend possible sanctions to be sent to the French Minister of the Interior. The minister will then decide whether to accept or reject the proposed sanctions. The two officers involved may attend the meeting with a representative of their choice, ensuring their rights are upheld during the process. In total, five Marseille police officers are under investigation in the Trident case. These include the two officers facing disciplinary action, as well as two senior officers who led the Ofast branch in Marseille and another officer. Additionally, two informants have also been placed under investigation, highlighting the complexity of the case and the number of individuals involved. This case has raised questions about the effectiveness of controlled delivery operations and the integrity of those involved in the investigation. The failure to capture Mimo and the subsequent sale of the drugs have sparked scrutiny into the methods used and the potential involvement of internal leaks. As the disciplinary process unfolds, the outcome could have broader implications for police procedures and accountability in anti-drug operations.