War of territories in Nice

War of territories in Nice - The prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes, Bernard Gonzalez, has denounced "a war of territories" in the city of Nice. During a press conference the prefect spoke of a turf war between rival gangs linked to drug trafficking. His comments come just a day after the publication of a video on social networks showing hooded and heavily armed men in the Moulins district of Nice. The situation does not only concern the Moulins district but also the Liserons and Ariane. Nine people have been arrested, 4 weapons were discovered. 5 kilos of resin, 10 kilos of cannabis and 2.2 kilos of cocaine seized.

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