A 27-year-old man from Thames was implicated in an investigation due to his fingerprints being found on a water bottle discovered in a secret laboratory in Ferrières. During a search of his home, authorities found clothing, sachets of cocaine, and €50,000 in cash. The defendant confessed to acting as an intermediary in a drug deal and was charged with possession of drugs and theft. He cited his gambling addiction as the reason for his involvement and agreed to work for several weeks to compensate for his actions. Another defendant, a 23-year-old Albanian, claimed to be unaware of the nature of the job he was hired for at Modave’s lab, where he was arrested three weeks later. He denies any involvement in drug production and possession of firearms. Three caravans and four Kalashnikov rifles were found at the site.
A 27-year-old resident of Thames was confused in the investigation thanks to his fingerprints, identified on a bottle of water found in a clandestine laboratory in Ferrières. A search carried out at his home made it possible to find clothing materials, sachets of cocaine and the sum of 50,000 euros in bundles of banknotes.
Addiction to games
This defendant admitted his participation as an intermediary in a drug deal. He was allegedly charged with carrying drugs and recovering a sum of money. “But my addiction to games made me switch. I thought of doubling down, when I lost all the money that didn’t belong to me. I agreed to work a few weeks in compensation,” he announced.
The man was reportedly employed to load a van and prepare bags or packages of cocaine. He would have received for this “job” a total of 50,000 euros, or 2,000 euros per day.
Another defendant, a 23-year-old Albanian involved in Modave’s lab, said he had looked for work and found employment there three weeks before his arrest. “I didn’t initially know what the job offer was. I believed in a village job, when it was necessary to clean the place and pack cocaine, ”said the defendant.
This man denies having taken on the role of cook or chemist within the organization, which had three caravans on site and in particular four Kalashnikovs.
In conclusion, this case highlights the dangerous and often deadly consequences of addiction, whether it be to drugs or gambling. The defendant’s addiction to games led him down a path of crime and ultimately landed him in the crosshairs of the law. Meanwhile, the involvement of a young Albanian who was lured into a job he did not fully understand is a tragic reminder of the vulnerable population that criminal organizations often prey upon. Hopefully, this case serves as a warning to others who may be struggling with addiction and encourages them to seek help before it’s too late.