Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs21 hours ago Share Save Andrew Harding Paris correspondent, Marseille Share SaveAFP via Getty Images Drug crime has skyrocketed in Marseille, France's second largest cityWarning: This article contains disturbing details from the start. Until we have a strong state again, we have to take precautions," she said, explaining her recent decision to stop representing victims of gang violence. During the summer, several French cities imposed night-time curfews on teenagers after a spate of violence linked to drug trafficking. "There's so much competition in the drugs trade that... people are ready to do anything," said community organiser Mohamed Benmeddour. Watch: BBC films arrests in Marseille drug raid"Turn him round," said an officer, brusquely, as his team pinned an 18-year-old up against a door.