French plans to build a maximum-security prison wing in French Guiana to house drug traffickers and Islamic militants have triggered backlash from residents and officials. This $450 million facility aims to prevent criminal network interactions and prioritize inmates from local regions. While Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin emphasized the need for security in response to growing drug trafficking, concerns were raised over inadequate consultation with local governmental bodies, particularly the territorial collective of French Guiana. The site, historically significant for its penal history, faces scrutiny from the community.
Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin announced a $450 million high-security prison wing in French Guiana for drug traffickers and Islamic militants, sparking local outrage.
The new prison wing, intended to prevent contact between drug traffickers and criminal networks, was announced without prior consultation with local lawmakers.
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