Drug gang threats force French police to put southern mayor under protection
Summary
The mayor of Alès, a town in southern France, was taken into police protection amid threats from a powerful drug gang called the DZ Mafia. This gang, originally from Marseille, is expanding its influence and has been linked to recent violence and attacks in the region.Key Facts
- Christophe Rivenq, mayor of Alès, was moved to a safe location by an elite police unit due to threats against him.
- The threats came from the DZ Mafia, a drug gang that started in Marseille and is spreading to other areas.
- Rivenq found 9mm bullets in his mailbox and threatening graffiti on his home earlier this month.
- Police believe a suspicious vehicle near the mayor’s home might have contained explosives.
- The DZ Mafia is trying to take control of the drug market in Alès and has been involved in recent shootings there.
- Drug violence is increasing in French cities like Marseille and Alès, often involving young people.
- Police have created a special unit, PNACO, to fight organized crime like the DZ Mafia.
- Attacks on elected officials are rare but show a dangerous rise in violence linked to drug gangs in France.
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