WorldPublished: 22 July 2026 at 12:36

French mayor evacuated under threat from notorious DZ mafia drug gang

A French mayor has been secreted away to safety after receiving threats from the infamous DZ mafia drug gang.

French authorities have reported that a mayor of a town has been evacuated and placed in hiding after being threatened by the notorious DZ mafia drug gang. The move was taken to protect the mayor from potential attacks. The DZ mafia is known as one of the most dangerous criminal groups in France, involved in drug trafficking and violence. Further details of the incident have not been disclosed, but the event has caused widespread concern in the country. A video regarding the case was released on July 22, 2026.

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