Clermont-Ferrand is experiencing an unprecedented surge in violence linked to drug trafficking, particularly in the La Gare-Delille-Les Carmes neighborhood. Residents and local officials report that drug dealers have taken control of public spaces, leading to increased insecurity and visible street-level drug dealing. Xavier Gibolt, president of the local neighborhood committee, described the dealers as having effectively seized the area. The prefect of Puy-de-Dôme noted the heightened visibility of drug dealing in recent months. Following a meeting with Bruno Retailleau, the prefect announced plans for additional measures to combat the drug trade. Critics, including Marie de Greef-Madelin, attribute the situation to the left-wing municipal policies in place since 2014, which they say have allowed dealers to dominate. Jérémy Stubbs highlighted the ongoing nature of the problem, calling for continuous "place nette" operations to clear the area, while noting that previous temporary interventions have failed to produce lasting results. Additionally, concerns have been raised about Brazilian cocaine cartels attempting to establish a foothold in France.