Montpellier Drug Arrest: Man Claims 130 Sales in Three Hours
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A 26-year-old man arrested for drug dealing in Montpellier, France, claimed to have served an astonishing 130 customers in less than three hours, highlighting the scale of illicit activity in a known trafficking hotspot.
On Wednesday, January 28, at approximately 5:45 p.m.,officers with the French national police apprehended the individual at place Rosa-Parks,a location within the Montasinos district of Montpellier recognized for its drug trade. The arrest occured in flagrante delicto,meaning the suspect was caught in the act of committing the offense.
Significant Drug Quantities Recovered
During the arrest, authorities discovered a substantial amount of narcotics in the suspect’s possession. Police recovered 30 grams of cocaine, approximately 50 grams of cannabis resin, and 31 grams of weed. The suspect readily admitted to selling these controlled substances.
A Staggering Claim of customer Volume
What sets this case apart is the suspect’s claim regarding his sales volume. According to police reports, the man stated he had served approximately 130 customers between 3:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. – a rate of nearly one sale every two minutes. This assertion, if accurate, underscores the high demand and rapid turnover characteristic of drug trafficking in the area.
Existing Sentence and Immediate Detention
The arrest is complicated by a pre-existing sentence hanging over the suspect’s head. He is already subject to a 13-month prison term stemming from a previous conviction for unrelated offenses,handed down by a judicial court.
Following his police custody, the individual was immediately placed in judicial detention. He has since been transferred to the Villeneuve-lès-maguelone remand center to begin serving his 13-month sentence. This swift action by authorities demonstrates a commitment to enforcing existing judgments and addressing ongoing criminal activity in Montpellier.
