DZ Mafia Leader Arrested in Algeria
Mehdi Laribi, known as 'Tic', a leader of the DZ Mafia, was arrested in Algeria. French authorities issued an arrest warrant. This arrest is part of an ongoing effort to fight drug trafficking.
Mehdi Laribi, a 36-year-old Franco-Algerian, was arrested based on a French arrest warrant in late July. He had been hiding since 2021. Algerian and French law enforcement cooperated on the arrest. Rachid Djeha, a Marseille trafficker, was also arrested. This arrest follows a long-term investigation into the DZ Mafia criminal organization.
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Highlights
Laribi Arrested in Algeria
Mehdi Laribi, a key figure in the DZ Mafia, was arrested in Algeria by French authorities.
Djeha Also Arrested
Rachid Djeha, a Marseille trafficker, was also arrested in Algeria.
DZ Mafia Leaders Targeted
The arrests target suspected leaders of the DZ Mafia criminal organization.
French-Algerian Cooperation
The arrests involved cooperation between French and Algerian law enforcement.
Ongoing Investigation Continues
The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into organized crime.
Perspectives
- Mehdi Laribi, known as 'Tic', was arrested in Algeria.
- Laribi is suspected of leading the DZ Mafia criminal organization.
- The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
- French and Algerian law enforcement are cooperating in the investigation.
Sources link Laribi to the DZ Mafia and the Marseille-based criminal organization.
Le Monde, FAZ, RFI, France24
Sources mention the arrest of Rachid Djeha, linked to the Castellane drug network.
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RFI and France24 state that the arrest led to renewed cooperation between France and Algeria in fighting drug trafficking.
RFI, France24
Le Monde and RFI mention strained relations between France and Algeria following a French warrant issued two years prior.
Le Monde, RFI