Thunderbolt at the municipal council of Tours (Indre-et-Loire). Christopher Sebaoun, elected from the environmentalist majority, was placed in police custody as part of an investigation into drug trafficking, theAgence France-Presse (AFP) at the town hall and the public prosecutor's office, Friday November 22, 2024.
A search of his home
The elected official was arrested following a search of his home, according to Europe 1 . This information was “confirmed to the mayor of Tours”Emmanuel Denis, by the prosecution, indicated the municipality in a press release. Christopher Sebaoun holds the position of delegate for issues relating to the Loire and Cher, the preservation of river heritage and aquifer resources.
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The elected official will be suspended in the event of indictment
Joined by theAFPthe public prosecutor, Catherine Sorita-Minard, confirmed the placement in police custody of the municipal councilor and indicated that no further communication was currently planned on this matter.
The mayor's office stressed that“At this stage, no additional information is known regarding possible legal proceedings against him”. “In the event of indictment, the mayor will suspend Mr. Sebaoun from all his delegations during the police investigation”she clarified.
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