Narcotics squad in Neuchâtel. (Daily Life 2016, by Didier Ruef) - Swiss Press Award

Didier Ruef
Switzerland. The Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel. Neuchâtel. Downtown. Narcotics squad. "Narko" operation. Two police officers on duty (both in plain-clothes) arrest a drug dealer from Western Africa and his customer. The convict black man is handcuffed because he was caught selling illegal drugs (cocaine) in the streets. 1.04.15 © 2015 Didier Ruef
L'Illustré
Photo / Daily Life
2016
Didier Ruef
The photo essay is about the work of a group of police officers from the narcotics squad during "Narko" operation. The policemen and policewomen, all in plain clothes, chase drug users and drug dealers. They arrest people and work to stop illegal drug market outside in the streets or inside in the houses.
