Police in Nantes, France, stopped a vehicle emitting black smoke on June 22, 2026, discovering eleven occupants inside. The group included seven children, some of whom were infants held on adults’ laps. The 32-year-old driver was found to be operating the vehicle without a valid license. Authorities were reportedly shocked by the dangerous and overcrowded conditions. The incident, reported by Midi Libre, raises concerns about human trafficking or desperate attempts to travel. Further investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the situation and the passengers’ origins. The vehicle was a Citroën, details of which were not fully released.
