French police are deploying canine units on ski slopes in Savoie to crack down on drug use.
Users caught face an immediate EUR 150 fine, and seized substances are destroyed.
Authorities say the checks also target safety, as drugs and alcohol contribute to accidents, particularly near mountain restaurants that double as party venues.
Reinforcements have been sent this winter amid rising cocaine use in ski resorts, alongside efforts to dismantle trafficking networks.
Police point out it was only a few days ago an American skier died after a fall off-piste. His instructor tested positive for cocaine use.
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