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Alleged Marseille drug gang leader arrested in Morocco

Marseille is France's second-largest city but also one of its poorest metropoles and has been hit by drug-related violence.

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The alleged leader of a major drug gang from the southern French port city of Marseille has been arrested in Morocco, French authorities announced on Saturday, reports FRANCE 24.

Marseille, France's second-largest city but also one of its poorest metropoles, has been hit by drug-related violence.

"One of Marseille's biggest drug traffickers was arrested in Morocco. Bravo to the police officers who tirelessly continue the fight against drug trafficking," French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 

He thanked the authorities of Morocco, saying "a big blow" had been dealt to drug trafficking.

Read more of this report from FRANCE 24.