France ramps up fight against drug crime after brother of anti-drugs activist murdered

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Amine Kessaci, a French anti-drugs activist, has vowed to continue his fight against drug gangs in Marseille following the violent murders of his brothers. The recent killings have intensified concerns over drug-related violence in the city, prompting Kessaci to assert that he will not be silenced.

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French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci has vowed to continue his fight against drug crime following the murder of his younger brother, Mehdi Kessaci, who was shot dead in Marseille. The incident is perceived as a warning to Amine regarding his activism.

French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency cabinet meeting to intensify the fight against drug trafficking following the murder of 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of anti-narcotics activist Amine Kessaci, in Marseille. The city has seen a surge in violent drug-related crimes, with over a dozen fatalities linked to turf wars in 2025. The incident highlights the growing threat narcotics traffickers pose to those opposing them, including their families.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for tougher action against drug trafficking following the murder of 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci, in Marseille. Authorities have described the killing as an intimidation tactic linked to local gangs. This incident has raised concerns about the escalating violence associated with drug crime in the region.

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The recent shooting of 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille has been described by France’s Justice Minister as a critical warning about the escalating threat of narcotrafficking in the country. Kessaci was shot while sitting in his car in the city's 4th district, raising concerns about public safety and the influence of drug-related violence. He was the younger brother of activist Amine Kessaci, highlighting the personal impact of this violence on families and communities.