France faces a worrying rise in cocaine trafficking, with over 84 tons of the drug intercepted in 2025, marking an 18% increase from the previous year. This alarming trend prompted President Emmanuel Macron to convene a crucial meeting at the Élysée Palace to discuss countermeasures against drug-related crime, described by officials as a 'white tsunami' affecting the nation.

The Ministry of the Interior, led by Laurent Nuñez, provided an update during this meeting, revealing that in addition to cocaine, security services also discovered 127 tons of cannabis, a stark 26% rise. The statistics underscore the escalating threat posed by organized crime and drug trafficking networks in France, necessitating a robust and coordinated law enforcement response.

Since the implementation of the anti-drug law in the summer of 2025, police operations have intensified, suggesting that authorities are recognizing the need for more aggressive actions to tackle the drug epidemic. The current situation not only raises concerns about public health and safety but also challenges the French government to find effective solutions to combat the increasing influx of illegal drugs.