Investigation starts after tip-off

An investigation began on October 9 after a tip-off and the discovery of a suspicious social media account. The police were alerted to potential criminal activity linked to the account, prompting them to launch an inquiry.

Suspect identified in Montpellier

According to the police, a 22-year-old man was suspected of using the social media account to organize a drug trafficking operation. Investigators from the drug squad identified the suspect as residing in the Paillade area of Montpellier.

Surveillance reveals key locations

Drug squad investigators conducted surveillance and tailing operations, which helped them identify possible drug deliveries and an apartment in Grabels that may have been used for storing the drugs. These findings were crucial in building the case against the suspect.

Suspect arrested after selling to minor

The suspect was arrested on October 14 in the late afternoon after selling drugs to a minor on Danton Street in Montpellier. The arrest followed a planned operation by the police to catch the individual in the act.

Both placed in custody temporarily

Following the arrest, both the suspect and the minor were placed in custody. The minor was later released, while the suspect remained in custody for further questioning and legal proceedings.