Illustration of a seizure of cannabis resin. - Sébastien Ortola / 20 Minutes

In response to the ambush of which they were victims from April 1 to 2, the police conducted a punch operation in the district of Devèze, in Béziers. They arrested a 22-year-old man who they suspect is selling narcotic drugs. He was placed in police custody then referred, learned 20 Minutes from the prosecution.

On him, the police found 104 g of cannabis resin and 5 g of cocaine as well as an electronic scale and 500 euros in cash. A search was then conducted at his home. It found 190 g of cannabis resin, 295 g of cannabis herb and 6,530 euros in cash.

Tried Tuesday in direct appearance

While in police custody, he allegedly claimed not to be the owner of this money and its narcotic products, while acknowledging that he occasionally sold them. He will be tried Tuesday in direct appearance by the criminal court of Béziers.

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