France’s never-ending war on drugs
By Abiodun Ogundairo
18 October 2020 |
6:52 am
Reports suggest that more illegal drugs are consumed in the country than anywhere else in Europe. ... The government, though, is taking action, introducing on-the-spot fines of €200 for anyone caught consuming drugs.2
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