In front of the judge, they express themselves well and try to give a good image of themselves. He, 25 years old, assures that “detention calmed me down”justifies work and appointments to treat his addiction. She, 21, says she is a nursing assistant at the hospital, on a permanent contract. “For the future, we would like to have a good life”, responds the couple to the president of the Niort criminal court, who judges them on Monday January 20, 2025 in immediate appearance. They were placed under judicial supervision last November.
They are accused of acts linked to drug trafficking, near Parthenay. For him, it is the purchase-resale that we blame. “During a search of your home in another case, we found 500 g of cannabis resin, 49 g of cocaine and €4,200 in cash,” lists the magistrate. In his phone, nicknames and numbers, particularly for the Telegram application, are found. “I admit to having sold drugs, declares the person concerned. I had around ten clients, between Nantes and the Paris region. »
“The traffic modus operandi is well put together”
His partner is not blamed for the traffic, but for the consumption. “I smoked a lot, but I wasn’t aware of what my partner was doing,” she assures at the helm. This is not the opinion of the court, which also judges her for money laundering. “We noted numerous cash deposits in your account. The fact of subsequently making purchases with a bank card is called laundering dirty money. the president tells him. The prosecutor joins him. “The mode of operation of the traffic is well structured: he plays the role of wholesaler by making numerous trips. » She requires twelve months' imprisonment against him with a committal warrant. “As for her, she was perfectly aware of her companion’s activities. But she has no prior record, she must have a warning sentence. »
-The court decides not to send the companion to prison: he receives eighteen months in prison, six of which are closed, which he can adjust. For her, it will be a year in prison.
