Police seized ten kilos of cannabis in northern Marseille …
The new specialized field brigades (BST) created in 2012 by the police are getting tough on drug dealers. Within weeks, they have conducted five raids in the north quarters of Marseille, that of Font Vert, located in the 14th arrondissement.
According to La Provence , they have managed to get hold of 10 kg of cannabis and more than 4,000 euros. During these operations, nine individuals were also arrested, said France 3 Provence-Alpes four sellers, buyers and four spotters.
The BST are new units that focus on drug trafficking. They essentially act in the act, much like the Anti-Crime Brigade (BAC) which was dissolved in 2012 by Manuel Valls .