Mehdi Laribi, also known as “Tic,” a 36-year-old French-Algerian man originally from Marseille, has been arrested in Algeria. The arrest occurred on July 20th following an international arrest warrant issued by France. This arrest signifies a renewed level of judicial collaboration between Paris and Algiers. Laribi is reportedly a leader within the “DZ Mafia,” a criminal organization. Details regarding the specific charges against Laribi have not been released, but his capture highlights the increasing efforts to dismantle transnational criminal networks. The extradition process is now underway to bring Laribi to face justice in France. This arrest marks a success for cross-border law enforcement efforts.