Matthieu Delormeau Arrested in Paris for Drug Possession
French television host Matthieu Delormeau was arrested on Monday afternoon in the 6th arrondissement of Paris while allegedly purchasing cocaine. The incident took place in the affluent Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. Delormeau, a well-known personality from the show Touche pas à mon poste on C8, was taken into custody by the third district of the Paris judicial police (3rd DPJ).
Details of the Incident
Investigators arrested a suspected drug dealer around noon, discovering approximately fifteen grams of cocaine on him. Shortly thereafter, they apprehended Delormeau, who was reportedly in possession of 300 euros in cash, presumably for the transaction. A subsequent search of Delormeau's home revealed a gram of cocaine, cannabis, and small quantities of GHB and MDMA.
Legal Consequences
Following his arrest, Delormeau was released after spending several hours in police custody. The Paris prosecutor's office has summoned him for a 'therapeutic injunction for use of narcotics,' which involves medical monitoring or a measure of care as part of the criminal procedure. The suspected dealer, arrested in Boulogne-Billancourt, was found with five grams of cocaine and a few hundred euros.
- Delormeau, who is 50 years old, did not resist arrest and cooperated with the police during the investigation. His involvement in the incident has raised eyebrows given his public profile and career in television.
- The Paris prosecutor's office's decision to impose a therapeutic injunction indicates a focus on rehabilitation rather than punitive measures, reflecting a broader trend in handling drug-related offenses in France.
