DZ Mafia

The DZ Mafia is a criminal group allegedly involved in drug trafficking and violence in the Marseille and Aix-en-Provence areas of France. They are currently newsworthy due to the trial of alleged leaders Gabriel Ory and Amine Oualane for their involvement in the 2019 double murder of Farid Tir and Mohamed Amine Bendjaghlouli. The trial, held in Aix-en-Provence, has been tumultuous, with accusations of police errors and defendants claiming innocence. Recently, the court reached a verdict, sentencing Gabriel Ory to 25 years in prison while acquitting Amine Oualane. Prosecutors had sought a life sentence for Ory and 18 years for Oualane, accusing them of helping to prepare the assassinations. The case highlights the ongoing struggle against organized crime in the region and the challenges of securing convictions in complex criminal trials.