Dossier
DZ Mafia
Coverage of DZ Mafia in the Nexus archive.
- Who is DZ Mafia leader Mehdi Laribi, aka 'Tic,' arrested in Algeria?
Mehdi Laribi, leader of the DZ Mafia, was arrested in Algeria. Tags associated with the DZ Mafia appeared on building facades in the working-class neighborhood of Alam in Roubaix, France on December 18, 2025.
- Algeria arrests suspected drug lord at France's request
Algeria arrested a suspected drug lord at the request of France. The arrest is linked to a trial in Aix-en-Provence, France, involving suspected DZ Mafia members.
- Drug gang threats force French police to put southern mayor under protection
The mayor of Alès in southern France was taken from his home at night by an elite police unit due to imminent threats from the DZ Mafia drug gang, which has expanded from Marseille and is a significant security threat.