Rising Violence in France: Double Homicide Linked to Drug Trafficking Settling of Accounts”.

On Sunday afternoon in the city of Sevran, just outside of Paris, two men were fatally shot in what appears to be a settling of accounts between rival drug trafficking gangs. This incident occurred just days after another shooting on Friday night that left one dead and four injured in the Beaudottes neighborhood. The victims had a history of involvement in the drug trade and violence.

According to Actu 17, a specialized event information site, the two men were shot around 6:15 p.m. local time on the street of Snowdrop in the Basse neighborhood. The perpetrator, armed with a pistol, fled the scene and left behind around twenty bullet casings. Authorities suspect that this double homicide is linked to drug trafficking and dirty money.

This latest incident is part of an increase in settling of accounts between criminal groups involved in drug trafficking across France. Last year saw 85 recorded deaths related to these incidents, up from 72% compared to the previous year. French law enforcement has conducted anti-drug operations across the country, including dismantling a well-known trading place in Sevran’s Rougemont neighborhood.

The mayor of Sevran, Stéphane Blanchet, stated that such violence is not random and is linked to drug trafficking and dirty money. He attributed it to criminal groups’ efforts to settle scores through violence rather than peaceful means. The mayor urged caution from residents and called for increased cooperation between law enforcement agencies and communities affected by these incidents.

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In conclusion, this latest incident highlights the growing problem of settling of accounts between rival drug trafficking gangs in France. It serves as a reminder that violence will never be an effective solution to resolve conflicts or settle scores peacefully.