French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise visit to Marseille to initiate 'Operation Clean Sweep XXL', deploying 4,000 officers to dismantle 170 drug hubs.

Macron's visit included discussions on new development projects for Marseille, attracting local official and media interest.

The operation's immediate effect was evident as a local drug group's community manager publicly announced service disruptions.

The President vowed to sustain efforts against drug trafficking, with plans for ongoing police operations.

Despite successful arrests and drug seizures, concerns about international affairs and social issues were raised during the visit.

The anti-drug crackdown is crucial for Marseille's security, especially ahead of hosting Olympic events this summer.