Drug in Valais
In Sierre, justice pronounces the expulsion of one of the leaders of the trafficking network
Judged this Monday, one of the accused behind a vast traffic in Sierre, in the city Aldrin, received 4 years in prison. The expulsion of the territory is ordered. The defense will appeal.
Traffic took root in the Aldrin city for three years, between 2020 and 2023.
Keystone
- The Tunisian drug dealer from Sierre received 4 years in prison.
- The criminal network sold more than 540 kilos of hashish in Valais.
- The state confiscates a rolex and more than 9000 francs found in the accused.
- Lawyer Jean-Luc Addor calls against the seven-year expulsion.
The verdict fell. Tried this Mondaythe man who co -edited a network of traffickers in Sierre is found guilty of “serious violation of the federal law on narcotics, aggravated extortion, complicity in attempted extortion aggravated and contravention of the federal law on narcotics”, notes the judgment.
This 22 -year -old Tunisian, born in Sion, has a 4 -year -old firm prison – he has been in preventive detention since November 2023 – and an expulsion from Swiss territory for a period of 7 years. The referral was the main issue of this case, the accused having recognized part of the facts. In addition, the young man will have to reimburse the legal costs amounting to more than 23,000 francs. The cuts found at his home – 9,310 francs – and a Rolex come back to the state.
No leniency, but a call
The district court of Sierre So followed the requisitions of the Valais public prosecutor. The latter says he is “satisfied judgment” and notes that he will continue “the fight against drug trafficking with force”.
While the defense, through the voice of Jean-Luc Addorpleaded for “the leniency”, arguing that the young man “deserved a last chance”, the judges showed firmness and expel a man who “has no connection with his country of origin, if not the papers”, noted the defense.
This network is of rare magnitude in Valais. In total, according to the prosecution, at least 540 kilos of hashish have been sold in three years. This traffic is also accompanied by a degree of unprecedented violence in the Old Pays. Within the network, pressure strokes and tobacco passages were used in particular to cover debts. The accused, he disputes having uttered threats or uses violence.
Contacted, Jean-Luc Addor announces that he will appeal the decision and does not comment on the verdict. In this case, around thirty defendants will have to face justice.
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