The bar-tabac "Le Cygne" in Nîmes had been under judicial recovery for several months before the commercial court ordered its judicial liquidation in September. The establishment had been closed since May following an inspection by the gendarmerie of the Gard, the local military police force. During the inspection, the gendarmerie seized 1 million euros in cash, luxury watches, and other items hidden among boxes of cigarettes and alcohol. The two merchants who owned the bar were arrested and placed under formal investigation for multiple charges, including "possession of narcotics," "aggravated money laundering," and "complicity in financial crimes related to drug trafficking and tax fraud." The gendarmerie of the Gard had been investigating a drug trafficking operation for several months, which they described as being of the "Uber shit" type—a term used to describe a specific kind of illegal activity involving the transport of drugs using vehicles, often with the help of drivers or couriers. The investigation led to the arrest of the two merchants and the subsequent judicial decision to close the business. This closure was made shortly after the arrests and formal investigations began. The judicial liquidation ordered by the commercial court marks the end of "Le Cygne" as a functioning establishment. Judicial liquidation is a legal process in which a company's assets are sold to pay off its debts, and it typically results in the business ceasing operations. In this case, the process was initiated after the discovery of illegal activities linked to the bar. The gendarmerie continues to investigate the case, and the two merchants remain under formal investigation for their alleged roles in the drug trafficking and money laundering operations. The case highlights the intersection between legal commerce and criminal activity, particularly in businesses that handle both tobacco and alcohol, which are often targeted in drug trafficking operations. The closure of "Le Cygne" serves as a reminder of the legal and financial risks involved in such businesses when they are found to be involved in illegal activities. The ongoing investigation may lead to further legal actions against the individuals involved.