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French authorities place dozens of Algerian drug syndicate leaders under investigation

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On March 14, a significant operation by French law enforcement targeted key figures within Algeria's notorious DZ mafia to disrupt its narcotics trafficking operations across Europe and North Africa. Authorities have placed approximately twenty-six individuals into *mises en examen*, including presumed leaders of the syndicate as well as prominent rappers who are suspected of facilitating drug distribution in France, alongside a Lyon-based lawyer accused for his alleged role within the organization's structure.

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    French authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against twenty-six individuals suspected of being part of the Algerian mafia.
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    Among those arrested are presumed leaders, a Lyon-based lawyer, and several rappers involved in drug trafficking operations. The operation is described as hitting 'the heart' or core leadership structure.
March 14, 16 "The Algerian mafia may not recover" - French authorities have placed under investigation the heads of a drug trafficking ring in Algeria and its associates.