864 police operations since the beginning of the year. You have to let that number sink in. That means more than four operations per day. Day after day. Week after week. Month after month. Police cars, inspections, arrests, raids, flashing lights, press releases, reports of success. A gigantic effort, paid for by taxpayers, accompanied by politicians who demonstrate determination at every opportunity. And yet shootings continue in Nantes. People are still dying. Drug trafficking is still flourishing. Something is not right. Perhaps those responsible should muster the courage to ask ...
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