Organized crime in France

12based here
69foreign footprints

Based in France 12

Foreign groups with a footprint in France 69

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based in United States
The Hells Angels have multiple chapters in France, including Paris, Orléans, and Grenoble.
Sources: Hells Angels
2
'NdranghetaPresence
based in Italy
The 'Ndrangheta has projections into France.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
3
Los ZetasPresence
based in Mexico
Los Zetas have territory in France.
Sources: Los Zetas, Los Zetas
4
based in United States
The Bandidos' first European chapter was founded in Marseille in 1989.
5
based in United States
The Outlaws expanded into France by establishing a chapter there.
6
CamorraPresence
based in Italy
The Camorra has been present in France since the early 1980s, with a significant presence in the French Riviera, Paris, and Lyon, focusing on drug trafficking and money laundering.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
7
Islamic StateOperations
based in Iraq
IS perpetrated the November 2015 Paris attacks.
Sources: Islamic State
8
based in United States
MS-13 operations exist in France according to a district attorney.
9
based in Turkey
The PKK's cultural activities spread over Kurdish community centers in France.
Sources: Kurdistan Workers' Party
10
based in Serbia
The Pink Panthers have operated in France, and Serbian mafia members were present in Paris since the 1960s.
Sources: Serbian mafia
11
based in Italy
Ippolito Magnoli managed cocaine trafficking in France in the past.
12
based in Italy
The clan is active in France, and Vincenzo Mazzarella was arrested in Paris dealing diamonds.
13
based in Canada
The club has spread to France, among other countries.
14
based in Italy
Arms trafficking passed through France.
15
based in Albania
The Albanian mafia has a strong foothold in France, with a network involved in narcotics trafficking and prostitution.
Sources: Albanian mafia, Mafia albanesa
16
based in Canada
The Loners Motorcycle Club has five chapters in France.
Sources: Loners Motorcycle Club
17
based in Morocco
The Moroccan mafia has a presence in France.
Sources: Moroccan mafia
18
based in Egypt
The passage mentions France as a European country with Muslim Brotherhood organisations.
Sources: Muslim Brotherhood
19
based in Russia
The Russian mafia established strongholds in France.
Sources: Russian mafia
20
HamasSupply
based in Palestine
Hamas receives funding from donor bodies in France.
Sources: Hamas
21
based in Yemen
AQAP conducted the 2015 Charlie Hebdo shooting in France.
22
based in Venezuela
Cocaine was discovered on an Air France flight in France, linked to the Cartel of the Suns.
23
TriadsPresence
based in China
The Triad has territory in France.
Sources: Triad (organised crime)
24
14KPresence
based in Hong Kong
The 14K is among the leading triads in France.
Sources: 14K (triad)
25
based in Italy
The Di Lauro clan owns shops in France and Cosimo Di Lauro traveled to Paris to control the clan's business there.
Sources: Di Lauro clan, Clan Di Lauro
26
based in United States
The Gangster Disciples have territory in France.
Sources: Gangster Disciples
27
based in United States
The gang is active in France.
Sources: 18th Street gang
28
based in Italy
The Cataldo organization trafficked arms through France.
29
ETAPresence
based in Spain
ETA was active in France, with members imprisoned there and operations conducted.
Sources: ETA (separatist group)
30
based in Italy
A high-ranking member of the Barreca 'ndrina was arrested in Antibes, France, where he was found in a villa that served as his refuge.
31
based in Italy
The 'ndrina is present in France.
32
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Ursino has settlements in France.
Sources: 'Ndrina Ursino
33
based in Turkey
The Turkish mafia has territory in France.
Sources: Turkish mafia
34
based in Italy
The organization has real estate investments in France (Côte d'Azur).
Sources: 'Ndrina Albanese
35
based in Italy
The Molè clan had contacts with France as part of their drug trafficking network.
Sources: 'Ndrina Molè
36
Barrio 18Presence
based in United States
Barrio 18 has established chapters in France.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
37
based in Italy
The Serraino are present in France.
Sources: 'Ndrina Serraino
38
based in Russia
The Solntsevskaya Bratva is present in France.
39
Sun Yee OnPresence
based in Hong Kong
The Sun Yee On is believed to be active in France.
Sources: Sun Yee On
40
based in Italy
The Lo Russo clan has territory in Nice, France.
Sources: Lo Russo clan
41
based in United States
The Vagos have chapters in France.
Sources: Vagos Motorcycle Club
42
Wo Shing WoPresence
based in Hong Kong
WSW is among five triad groups active in France.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
43
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Parrello made real estate investments in France (Côte d'Azur).
Sources: 'Ndrina Parrello
44
based in Armenia
An Armenian mafia group operates in France, involved in cigarette smuggling, extortion, and money laundering.
Sources: Armenian mafia
45
based in Spain
The Galician mafia has territory in France.
Sources: Galician Mafia
46
based in Nigeria
The Nigerian mafia in France is involved in sex trafficking and heroin trafficking.
47
based in Netherlands
The organization has territory in France.
48
X-TeamPresence
based in Denmark
X-Team has territory in France.
Sources: X-Team
49
based in Ireland
The RIRA attempted to procure arms from France.
50
HammerskinsPresence
based in United States
The Hammerskins have a chapter in France.
Sources: Hammerskins
51
Ah KongTransit
based in Singapore
Ah Kong flew couriers to Paris airport as a safer entry point.
Sources: Ah Kong
52
Combat 18Operations
Serbian Combat 18 sold weapons to French neo-Nazis in Marseille, indicating activity in France.
Sources: Combat 18
53
The Kurdish mafia had camps in Calais, France, used to house smuggled migrants and control trafficking routes.
Sources: Kurdish mafia
54
Red BrigadesPresence
based in Italy
The Red Brigades had members living in France under Mitterrand's immunity doctrine, and some were arrested there.
Sources: Red Brigades
55
The BasePresence
based in United States
The Base has a presence in France as listed in its country list.
Sources: The Base (neo-Nazi group)
56
Bamboo UnionPresence
based in Taiwan
The Bamboo Union has territory in France.
Sources: Bamboo Union
57
based in Turkey
The Baybaşin family has territory in France.
Sources: Baybaşin family
58
based in Italy
The Camera di Compensazione della Liguria controls locali in southern France.
59
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Belfiore has settlements in France.
Sources: 'Ndrina Belfiore
60
based in Italy
The organization trafficked drugs from South America through France.
Sources: 'Ndrina Codispoti
61
based in Denmark
The gang buried stolen weapons near Paris for later pickup by PFLP.
Sources: Blekingegade Gang
62
based in Italy
The organization operated in France, with members originating from the French milieu and the French Connection.
Sources: Clan dei marsigliesi
63
based in Italy
The Fazzari 'ndrina has ramifications in the French Riviera.
Sources: 'Ndrina Fazzari
64
based in Brazil
The organization has territory in French Guiana, an overseas department of France.
Sources: Família Terror de Amapá
65
Pink PanthersOperations
based in Serbia
The Pink Panthers robbed a jewellery store in Biarritz, Saint-Tropez, and Paris, and were convicted for robberies in Biarritz, Cannes, Courchevel and Saint-Tropez.
Sources: Pink Panthers
66
LockBitOperations
LockBit claimed cyberattacks against 28 organizations, 12 of which involved French organizations, including the Corbeil Essonnes hospital.
Sources: LockBit
67
based in Italy
The organization has members in France.
Sources: 'Ndrina Petullà
68
based in Malta
The Messina brothers imported women from France for their prostitution operation.
Sources: Messina Brothers
69
Scarface gangOperations
based in Netherlands
The Scarface gang carried out armed robberies in France.
Sources: Scarface gang