Loire-Atlantique MP Andy Kerbrat was checked on October 17 in possession of 3-MMC, a synthetic drug booming in France. Andy Kerbrat puts himself “ available to justice ”, who will summon him “ within the framework of a criminal order “. Bruno Retailleau calls on him to “ draw the consequences of one’s actions “.
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MP Andy Kerbrat (La France insoumise, Loire-Atlantique) admitted, Tuesday October 22, to having been caught in the act of purchasing drugs. He announced that he would begin a “ care protocol “. On the X platform, the elected official explained that he was checked on October 17 “ in possession of drugs “. According to information from Current valueswho revealed the affair, he held 1.35 grams of 3-MMC, a drug of synthesis whose consumption is spreading in France.
Andy Kerbrat was not placed in police custody but was given a free hearing the next day at the police station. He claims to put himself “ available to justice » who will summon him « within the framework of a criminal order », procedure used for low seriousness cases. The MP explained that he had used synthetic drugs to cope with “ personal problems and psychological fragilities “. He added that he “ will fight against his addiction » and that it will follow a “ care protocol » to be able to resume his parliamentary activity.
The Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, called on the deputy to “ draw the consequences of one’s actions “. “ An MP has a duty to set an example “, he insisted, judging that he “ is not tolerable to see a deputy of the Republic buying synthetic drugs from a street dealer “.
“Addictions affect all of society”
Several left-wing personalities gave their support to the 34-year-old MP, like his environmentalist colleague Sandrine Rousseau, who declared: “ You recognized, you are in a treatment process, come back to us in good shape. » The member for Paris recalls that “ drug consumption and addiction are issues of care, mental health and support “. Likewise, LFI deputy Paul Vannier insisted on the fact that his colleague is above all “ sick », as reported by our journalist from the political service Charlotte Urien-Tomaka.
Exemplarity in this matter consists, I believe, in sending a very clear message to the millions of compatriots affected by this disease.
Paul Vannier, LFI deputy
A booming drug
On the other hand, this situation also arouses criticism, notably from Guillaume Richard, municipal councilor of Nantes and local delegate of the Horizons party, who believes that Andy Kerbrat should resign from his functions, judging that presenting himself as ” victim of his addiction » is a “ insult » for the people of Nantes who elected him. For his part, Matthieu Lefèvre, MP Together for the Republic, invited Andy Kerbrat to “ question one’s conscience “.
You cannot lay down the law during the week and exempt yourself from it in your personal life at the weekend.
Matthieu Lefevre, Together for the Republic
3-MMC, increasingly consumed in France, particularly in party circles, is often seen as an alternative to cocaine, but at a much lower price.
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