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Yonne: the mayor of Avallon placed in police custody after the discovery of 70 kilos of cannabis
The mayor of Avallon was taken into police custody on Sunday April 7 after the discovery of 70 kg of cannabis resin in her home, enough to surprise the residents of her town in central-eastern France.
(France 2)
The mayor of Avallon was taken into police custody on Sunday April 7 after the discovery of 70 kg of cannabis resin in her home, enough to surprise the residents of her town in central-eastern France.
Vehicle seized, phone under seal, searches continue, whether at the accommodation of the mayor of Avalon or in the rest of the town, notably at the town hall and at the pharmacy where Jamilah Habsaoui works,after the discovery of 70 kg of cannabis resin in the elected official’s home.
The disbelieving residents
In this town of 7,000 inhabitants, the arrest of the councilor caused a reaction. “I don’t think she’s capable of that, but I could be wrong.”hesitates a resident. “I’m not talking about her personally, but those around her, it’s known in Avallon”, explains another. Seven people were arrested in this case which began yesterday. Their police custody continues this Monday, April 8. The investigation must now determine the role that the councilor, also a regional councilor, may have played in potential drug trafficking.
