Seizure of drugs from the mayor of Avallon: we know more about what Jamilah Habsaoui is accused of and her chances of being released

Sunday April 7, a large quantity of drugs, more than 7,000 euros in cash and gold bars were found at the home of Jamilah Habsaoui, the mayor of Avallon , in Yonne. An update on what he is accused of.

She has now been incarcerated for a week. The mayor of Avallon Jamilah Habsaoui has been in turmoil since the seizure carried out as part of a clean-up operation on April 7 in the early morning in her family home.

On site, investigators seized 70 kg of cannabis, nearly a kilo of cocaine, 20 gold bars – of which 18 are false – and 7,000 euros in cash. According to Le Parisien, the house searched is the one purchased by the mayor of Avallon from her father. His two brothers live with him, but not the councilor.

An upcoming release ?

According to l’Yonne République, the latter were indicted for transport, detention, offering or  illicit transfer, acquisition or use of narcotics.

Jamilah Habsaoui is being prosecuted for "possession of narcotics" and "complicity in the offer or transfer of narcotic products", specify our colleagues.

The mayor of Avallon could soon request his release. A procedure which would have a good chance of succeeding according to a source close to the case, cited by our colleagues.