France asks Netherlands for drug policy advice
... but no enthusiasm : not to get inspired by the coffee-shops...
France has asked the Netherlands to help it solve the drug problems plaguing poor urban districts surrounding major French cities.
From Radio Netherlands:
Published: Tuesday 08 July 2008 08:54 UTC
The request is remarkable as Paris has always been very negative about Dutch drug policies. According to the French authorities, drug dealers rule the streets in some suburbs and police officers are reluctant to patrol the areas.
Dutch Interior Minister Guusje ter Horst says the Paris is very interested to know how the Dutch deal with inner-city drug problems and has requested that Dutch drug squads share their expertise with their French colleagues.
