President Emmanuel Macron chaired the fifth drug‑trafficking monitoring meeting on 2 July 2026 at the Palais de l’Elysée. He reviewed progress since November 2025, citing operations such as Octopus against the DZ Mafia and the National Anti‑Organised Crime Prosecutor’s office, which have led to dozens of arrests and convictions. Macron outlined five priorities: further strengthening on‑the‑ground policing and judicial follow‑up; boosting cooperation with countries such as Algeria, Morocco and the UAE; tightening customs controls at ports and airports; intensifying the emergency plan for the Antilles‑Guyane and other overseas territories; and increasing consumer‑side pressure through fines, communication campaigns and health‑based prevention. He emphasized the need for continued inter‑ministerial coordination to sustain the effort.
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