Since September 2020, a new system of fixed tort fine allows the police to directly verbalize people holding small quantities of narcotics.
In particular, this is a way of avoiding having them go through justice, and thus streamlining the procedures.
In barely a year, more than 981 fines have been issued in the Loiret, reports
La République du Center
.
Several consumers had in particular been sanctioned after being checked by the police in Orléans at the exit of the tram when the device was launched in the department.
Some were in possession of or using small amounts of cannabis resin.
A fine of up to 450 euros
According to the prosecution of Orléans and Montargis, at the origin of the figures communicated, this "new tool takes its place within the framework of a global action".
It is also a tool in the fight against various levels of drug trafficking, from “street deals” to “criminal networks”.
This fixed fine initially amounts to 200 euros.
However, it goes to 150 euros if it can be paid within 15 days.
On the other hand, the fine is increased to 450 euros if it has not been paid 45 days after the verbalization.
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