Macron Visits Marseille Amid Escalating Drug Violence, Calls for Decisive Action
President Macron visits Marseille to address escalating drug trafficking violence following recent unrest and reviews government efforts to combat narcotrafic.
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Mickaël Ettori, Key Figure in Corsican Petit Bar Gang, Arrested After Five Years on the Run
Mickaël Ettori, a key member of the Corsican Petit Bar gang, was arrested after five years on the run following convictions for assassination and financial crimes.
Police Informants' Role Under Scrutiny in Major French Drug Trafficking and Violence Cases
French police informants face investigation for cocaine trafficking amid a failed operation in Marseille, while a related murder sentenced to 25 years in Rennes highlights drug-related violence.
Growing Criminal Exploitation in France: Kidnapping for Ransom and Teenage Prostitution Rings Exposed
France confronts escalating crime linked to kidnapping for ransom tied to cryptocurrency disputes and a prostitution ring exploiting teenage girls, prompting police crackdowns.
Rising Drug Trafficking Violence in Marseille Forces Major Employer to Close Site Amidst Families' Fears
Insecurity from drug gang violence in Marseille leads to closure of Orange site and expresses families' fears for relatives caught in trafficking.
Controversial Work Release Granted to Organized Crime Detainee at Vendin-le-Vieil Prison
A work release for a convicted organized crime detainee at Vendin-le-Vieil prison sparked controversy and plans for penal reform in France.
Investigation and Public Outcry in Marseille Following Mehdi Kessaci’s Assassination Linked to Narcotraffic
Mehdi Kessaci's assassination in Marseille intensifies public and political responses against narcotrafficking, highlighting his brother Amine's activism and calls for national recognition.
Nationwide Tributes and Mobilization Follow Mehdi Kessaci’s Murder Linked to Organized Crime in Marseille
The murder of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille has spurred nationwide tributes and calls for mass mobilization against narcotrafficking, with public marches planned across France.
Expert Warns of 'Cartellization' in France's Narcotraffic Amidst Calls for Legislative Reform
A crime expert warns of cartel-style drug trafficking in France, as legislative reforms and security issues highlight challenges in combating organized crime.
Macron Blames Urban Bourgeoisie for Funding Drug Trafficking Amid Marseille Violence
President Emmanuel Macron links urban bourgeoisie to financing drug trafficking amid rising mafia violence in Marseille, urging a comprehensive governmental response.
Heightened Judicial Response as Marseille Drug-Related Murders Escalate
Following the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, investigations into Marseille's drug-related violence have escalated, with national authorities taking over and political leaders calling for intensified action.
Murder of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille Sparks National Investigation into Organized Crime
The assassination of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille is being treated as an intimidation crime linked to organized narcotics trafficking, triggering a national-level investigation and governmental response.
Corsican Anti-Mafia Protests Mark Cultural Shift in Fight Against Criminal Influence
Thousands in Corsica protest mafia influence in a landmark cultural movement advocating for stronger state action against organized crime.
Narcotrafficking Casts Long Shadow Over French Municipal Elections
Narcotrafficking's growing influence threatens to corrupt France's municipal elections, with rising violence and social unrest complicating local politics, particularly in Lyon's suburbs.
Assassination of Mehdi Kessaci Highlights Escalating Narco-Violence in Marseille
Mehdi Kessaci's assassination in Marseille draws urgent attention to rising drug-trafficking violence and intimidation tactics against activists in France.
Seddik Benbahlouli Sentenced to 20 Years for 'Gang de Roubaix' Crimes After 27-Year Fugitive Period
After nearly three decades on the run, Seddik Benbahlouli was sentenced to 20 years for attempted murder and other crimes tied to the 'gang de Roubaix' in the 1990s.
Surge in Violent Crime and Homicides Shakes French Cities, Lyon Leading in 2025
Lyon leads French cities in homicide increases in 2025 amid drug-related gang violence and youth conflicts, with notable arrests in recent violent cases across France.
Crackdown on Itinerant Criminal Gangs Unfolds in Île-de-France
A major operation leads to the arrest of a criminal gang involved in freight theft in Île-de-France.