Brother Killed in Marseille's Drug Wars

Tragedy Strikes Again: Amine Kessaci Loses Second Brother to Suspected Gang Violence in MarseilleIn a heart-wrenching turn of events, Amine Kessaci, a prominent anti-drugs campaigner, has lost his second brother to suspected gang violence in Marseille, France. Twenty-year-old Mehdi Kessaci was shot and killed while parking his car, marking the second time Amine has been targeted by such violence. Mehdi, unlike his elder brother Brahim, was not involved with gangs and had aspirations of becoming a police officer. Investigators believe Mehdis murder may have been a warning directed at Amine, who has been under police protection due to recent death threats. Amine, a vocal advocate against drug violence, has founded an organization called Conscience to help young people escape the influence of powerful drug gangs. The city of Marseille has seen a surge in drug-related murders this year, with fourteen killings already recorded, highlighting the severe impact of the drug trade in the area. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.