# Suspected founder of France’s DZ mafia captured in Algeria

https://mins.news/en/video/15009

- France 24 English, 2026-08-06 10:00 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wm39uu2Deg

> Mehdi Laribi, described as one of the suspected founders of the DZ mafia, has been arrested in Algeria. The group is a criminal organization based in Marseille. French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin announced the arrest on Wednesday, praising Algiers for its support and cooperation in efforts to combat drug trafficking around the Mediterranean.

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