Two Young Men Incarcerated Near Nice

Law enforcement officials near Nice detained two individuals involved in a high-risk traffic incident. The suspects, identified as two young men, were operating a vehicle that had been reported stolen. The vehicle was also fitted with faussement plaqué (false plates), complicating identification efforts at the scene.

The situation escalated when officers attempted to stop the vehicle. The occupants reportedly refused to obey police instructions, initiating a refusal to comply with law enforcement orders. This resistance led to a direct confrontation with authorities in the region surrounding the city of Nice.

Upon detaining the suspects, a search of the vehicle revealed a significant cache of illegal items. Authorities recovered three handguns from inside the car. The presence of multiple firearms indicated a high level of danger during the encounter.

In addition to the weapons, the two men were found to be operating the vehicle while under the influence of controlled substances. Toxicological assessments indicated that both individuals were under the influence of cannabis and cocaine at the time of the arrest. This combination of substance impairment and armed resistance contributed to the severity of the charges filed against them.

Following the discovery of the stolen vehicle, false plates, weapons, and narcotics, the two men were processed by judicial authorities. The 19-year-old and 23-year-old were subsequently incarcertated. They are currently being held pending further legal proceedings regarding the theft, weapon possession, and refusal to obey police orders.