Marcel Francisci

Marcel Francisci (1920 – 16 January 1982) was an alleged member of the Unione Corse[1] who was accused of masterminding the French Connection drug network. As a young man, Francisci fought in World War II and was awarded the Croix de Guerre.[1] Following the war, he developed a business empire that included casinos in Britain, France and Lebanon.[1] Francisci served in the general council (conseil général) of the Corse-du-Sud (UDR) and was a member of the Civic Action Service (SAC), a Gaullist militia. He was assassinated in Paris in 1982.