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Trial Begins for Alleged Killers of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille

The trial of Mehdi Kessaci's alleged killers, brother of an anti-drug activist, opens Monday, October 19, in Marseille amid heavy police presence. A DZ Mafia figure is among the accused.


James Okonkwo
James Okonkwo
October 19, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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The trial of the alleged killers of Mehdi Kessaci, elder brother of Amine Kessaci, an anti-drug trafficking activist in Marseille, begins Monday, October 19. This hearing aims to determine the responsibilities of the three accused in a case of murders linked to a territorial war over drug trafficking.

The trial will be held under high security, with reinforcements from the national police and gendarmerie mobilized to ensure the safety of the Bouches-du-Rhône Assize Court throughout the three weeks of hearings.

Among the accused is a presumed leader of the DZ Mafia, a criminal group involved in these violent acts. This trial is highly anticipated in the context of the fight against drug trafficking in Marseille.

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