France Unveils Unprecedented Measures to Combat Organized Crime in Corsica
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announces a specialized judicial hub, increased resources, and new legal tools to tackle the island's criminal networks.
- Gérald Darmanin announced the creation of a specialized judicial hub in Bastia to address organized crime, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in France.
- The plan includes deploying 17 magistrates, 21 clerks, and 12 justice officers within 20 months to strengthen judicial capabilities on the island.
- A new legal framework prioritizes tackling drug trafficking and money laundering, alongside expanded powers to confiscate criminal assets.
- The introduction of a 'repenti' (repentant) status aims to encourage mafia members to cooperate with authorities, though the measure has sparked political debate in Corsica.
- Local anti-mafia groups have praised the proposals but stress the importance of concrete implementation to overcome historical failures in combating organized crime.
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