Algerian authorities have arrested an alleged leader of the ‘DZ Mafia,’ an organized crime syndicate linked to a wave of drug violence in France. French prosecutors accuse the DZ Mafia of operating a widespread criminal network involved in drug trafficking, kidnapping, and contract killings. When asked about potential extradition or judicial proceedings, the Marseille prosecutor's office said that “the next steps are currently under review.” Masked men claiming to be members of the DZ Mafia later released a video denying any involvement in the threats against the elected official. In March, six suspected DZ Mafia members stood trial in France, two of whom prosecutors identified as current leaders of the group.