An 11-month-old's death in 2025 uncovered a drug trafficking ring involving his parents and another couple, with children testing positive for cocaine.
Infant's death leads to drug discovery
The death of an 11-month-old infant in Sèvremoine, near Cholet, in November 2025, revealed the presence of methadone in his body, leading to the discovery of a drug trafficking operation. The infant’s death prompted an investigation that uncovered evidence of drug use and distribution among family members.Parents and another couple involved
The investigation found that the infant’s parents were involved in the drug trafficking operation, along with another couple. This couple had children aged 3 and 5 years, who were also found to have cocaine in their systems during testing.Children tested positive for drugs
The children of the second couple, aged 3 and 5 years, were tested and found to have cocaine in their bodies. This discovery added to the concerns about the impact of drug use on young children and raised questions about the environment in which they were living.Legal proceedings set for December 2026
The four suspects involved in the drug trafficking operation will be tried on December 7, 2026, by the correctional court in Angers, Maine-et-Loire. The trial is expected to address the charges related to drug trafficking and the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death.
