Student arrested for drug trafficking

A student studying commerce in a BTS program at an institution in Vaucluse was arrested in October for drug trafficking and assault on a police officer. The arrest occurred after law enforcement conducted an operation in a working-class neighborhood in Avignon.

Police monitored suspicious activity

Avignon police had been monitoring activity around a building and within a residence in the area, suspecting illegal drug-related operations. Their focus was on a young individual whose behavior raised concerns about potential drug possession or distribution.

Drugs found during search

Following the young individual, police seized nearly 3 kilograms of cannabis and 20 grams of synthetic substances from his bag. A subsequent search of the suspected residence revealed additional narcotics hidden in the refrigerator.

Student assaulted officer during check

Another young man, identified as the commerce student, arrived at the scene and refused to cooperate with the police check. He struck a police officer in the face with a punch, claiming he did not recognize the officer, who was in civilian clothes and not wearing any identifying gear.

Student had requested judicial control

The student had recently applied for a judicial control, known as a CJ, which is a legal measure allowing authorities to monitor individuals under investigation. However, he did not receive approval for this request before the incident occurred.