Recent attacks on multiple prisons in France, involving gunfire and arson, are linked to the government's anti-drug trafficking strategies. Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin condemned the violence and emphasized the need for increased security. These assaults are perceived as intimidation tactics against prison staff amid a crackdown on rising cocaine usage. French authorities seized record amounts of cocaine, prompting a government response that includes tougher prison policies. The national antiterrorism office is investigating the coordinated attacks, which have raised concerns about prison staff safety and ongoing drug-related violence in the country.