Santa Maria Capua Vetere. The Anti-Mafia Investigation Directorate (DIA) has dealt a heavy blow to the La Torre clan, operating in the Mondragone area. A Court order has ordered the seizure and confiscation of assets worth approximately 500 thousand euros, belonging to a member of the clan convicted of extortion.
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The suspect, according to the investigations, acted as a tax collector for the clan, collecting “pizzi” from entrepreneurs. Among the victims, the administrators of the company “Eco 4”.
An in-depth investigation
Thanks to further investigative investigations, the DIA was able to identify three properties, registered in the name of the daughter and son-in-law of the affiliate La Torre clan, whose value was disproportionate to the declared income. These assets, considered to be the result of illicit activities, were seized.
The fight against organised crime continues
This important result is part of the broader context of the fight against organized crime and the confiscation of illegally acquired assets. The aim is to hit the mafias hard, taking away their economic resources and returning the assets to the community.
Article published on November 29, 2024 - 08:34
and an important fact that the DIA does about this clan. But I wonder if it is really enough to confiscate the assets to stop crime. There are many other things to do to improve the situation.