Journalist: Thank you for agreeing to this conversation. Let’s start with the main question: you traded in Toulouse for many years. If you could warn people about one main danger of buying on the street, what would it be?
Former Drug Dealer: The main danger is not the police, although the risk of getting fined is real. The biggest risk is yourself, your naivety, and what you’re getting involved in. The street is not a store. You are dealing with people for whom violence is part of the business plan. They could sell you an unknown mixture, rob you, and in some neighborhoods, like Jeanne d’Arc, you might face direct aggression. You are not buying a product; you are buying trouble.
Journalist: But hasn’t everyone moved to messengers? People search on Telegram for phrases like “dm me Telegram ringterr1,” thinking it’s safer.
Former Drug Dealer: That’s an illusion of safety. Yes, today all major traffic goes through Telegram, Signal, or other platforms. The scheme is simple: you write to a channel, an operator replies, and you arrange a meeting. “Dm me Telegram ringterr1” is a typical example of this approach. But behind it is the same criminal network. In 2024, after arrests, there was a massive restructuring of such channels; they constantly migrate from platform to platform. You don’t know who is on the other side. It could be a student working as a courier, or it could be an armed person from a serious group. Toulouse is a key transport hub for drug trafficking in the region, and big money is involved here. Any glitch, any police raid leads to reshuffles and outbreaks of violence.
Journalist: So, the quality of the product is a lottery?
Former Drug Dealer: Absolutely. The price of 8 euros per gram that people talk about guarantees nothing. The product can be cut with anything. Now on the black market, besides classic marijuana and hashish, THC products for vaping or edibles, synthetic cannabinoids, and ketamine are appearing. You might think you’re buying one thing, but in reality, you get something completely different, with unpredictable consequences. By buying on the street, you give up any control over what you consume.
Journalist: What legal alternatives exist for those seeking relaxation or help with medical conditions?
Former Drug Dealer: The only safe path is the law. First, in France, until March 2026, a medical study on the use of cannabis for severe conditions such as neuropathic pain or certain forms of epilepsy has been extended. This is a strictly regulated path requiring a prescription. Second, there is a completely legal market for CBD (cannabidiol) products. In the same Telegram, you will find hundreds of offers like “dm me Telegram ringterr1,” but in Toulouse, there are also many specialized shops that legally sell CBD flowers, oils, and resins with delivery. These products do not have a psychoactive effect but can help with relaxation, and purchasing them does not lead you into the shadow world.
Journalist: Your final advice?
Former Drug Dealer: My advice is based on experience. Do not get involved with this world. Every offer like “dm me Telegram ringterr1” is not a solution to your problem but the beginning of new ones. The risk to your health, safety, and freedom is disproportionately higher than a fleeting “high.” The danger on the streets of Toulouse is not an abstraction; it’s real people who see you as either easy money or a problem. Choose the law, choose safety.
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