The French city of Marseille struggles to battle drug crime

In Marseille, a gunman on a motorbike has shot and killed the 20-year-old youngest brother of a prominent anti-drug activist, which may be interpreted as a warning related to the activist's campaigning efforts. The city, France's second largest, is facing significant challenges in combating drug-related crime, with over a dozen individuals killed since the beginning of the year due to turf wars and disputes linked to cocaine and cannabis trafficking. This analysis is provided by Joseph Downing, a senior lecturer in politics and international relations at Aston University.