Over 100 Linked to Marseille's DZ Mafia Indicted in Major Crackdown

Authorities report arrests and indictments revealing the gang's expanding criminal operations beyond drug trafficking.

Since October 1, 119 individuals connected to the DZ Mafia have been arrested, with over 100 indicted, highlighting the gang's extensive criminal network.
The gang's activities now include extortion and intimidation targeting prominent figures, such as rapper SCH and nightclub owners, alongside traditional drug trafficking operations.
Two high-profile cases—an assassination attempt involving SCH and the extortion of a nightclub owner—share common perpetrators, underscoring the gang's coordinated operations.
Officials emphasize the DZ Mafia's growing reach beyond Marseille, involving other criminal groups and expanding into new territories and industries.
Police and prosecutors report progress in weakening the gang, with 73 suspects in detention and ongoing investigations into their broader criminal network.