In a recent statement, Axel Ronde, spokesperson for the CFTC-Police union in France, expressed regret over the country's failure to effectively combat drug trafficking for the past three decades [01e88ee3]. Ronde emphasized the need for both law enforcement and the justice system to take action against drug trafficking, which he believes has been allowed to flourish due to a mafia presence. He expressed support for the government's anti-drug operations known as the 'XXL clean space' and acknowledged the upcoming Olympic Games as a challenge for the long-term fight against drug dealing. Ronde urged against defeatism and acknowledged that the operations may face waves of resistance [01e88ee3].