In Val Thorens, Savoie, police officers, gendarmes, and local officials are tackling drug consumption and trafficking in ski resorts. With the support of Lucie Torresan, a dog handler, and her canine partner Olympe, checks are being carried out to search for drugs on the slopes. "There are a lot," says Ziani Lahrache, a seasonal worker and occasional cannabis user. Claude Jay, the mayor of the Belleville commune, emphasizes the need to "dismantle the supply networks" and work on providing "social support" for seasonal workers. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES