Safety Patrol on the Arcachon Basin

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In May, an eight-year-old child lost his life, hit by a professional cocaine-positive fisherman in the Arcachon Basin. Since then, law enforcement forces have increased security checks. However, on the basin, police officers have no right to subject the captains to drug testing. On the other hand, they can carry out blood alcohol testing among seamen and fishermen. Since January, 18 boat permits have been suspended for speeding. (Police, justice…