On the face of it, the new policy at the former drug centre in Lausanne is working, but some fear drug taking has been pushed further underground - and therefore more dangerous – or it’s simply the cold weather.
The Riponne area is a well-known haunt for addicts. Local businesses say they’re being harmed by its reputation as customers stay away.
But now two police officers are on constant duty, supported by private security.
The users have left and shop keepers say they feel safer – but social workers say drug use is now going on in more dangerous places and others say it’s empty because it’s now cold.
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