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Gard: Alès mayor under police protection after threats from DZ Mafia

Christophe Rivenq, LR mayor of Alès, has been under reinforced police protection since Friday.

Published 7sem6 sourcesConfirmedImportantupdated 3j
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The fact

The threats come from the DZ Mafia criminal group, active in the department.

This measure comes amid heightened tensions between elected officials and mafia networks.

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Why it matters

Ce fait illustre l'insécurité croissante des élus locaux face aux réseaux criminels, un enjeu majeur pour la démocratie locale et la sécurité publique en France.

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