Gérald Darmanin, France's new Justice Minister, visited Marseille to address the city's ongoing drug trafficking crisis.

Known for his prior focus on the city as Interior Minister, Darmanin now aims to isolate the country's top 100 drug traffickers in prison.

However, local officials and prison staff are skeptical, citing severe resource shortages in Marseille's judicial and prison systems.

Prisons like Baumettes and Aix-Luynes are overcrowded, with staff struggling to maintain control.

The city's courts also face delays, with urgent calls for more magistrates to handle the surge in drug-related cases.

Darmanin's visit underscores the urgency of tackling organized crime in Marseille, but many await concrete solutions.