Anti-Camorra blitz in Casoria against the group of the boss Mauro Franzese, alias “Maruzziell”, 55 years old, historical exponent of the powerful clan rooted between Afragola and Casoria. of the Moccia clan.
Among the recipients of an arrest warrant issued by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate (DDA), in addition to Fnzese, five other alleged affiliates ended up in handcuffs: Salvatore Barbato, known as “'Totor 'o can”, 57 years old; Salvatore Ambrosio, known as “'o chiatton”, 31 years old; Jonathan Piglia, 29 years old; Vincenzo Russo, nicknamed “'o magone”, 41 years old; and Salvatore Iorio, known as “Totore 'o siciliano”, 40 years old.
All are accused, to varying degrees, of mafia association and crimes involving weapons, drugs, extortion and attempted extortion, with the aggravating circumstance of the Camorra method and purposes. Salvatore Barbato he is under guard in hospital because on November 20th he was seriously injured by gunshots together with his bodyguard Mauro Sorrentino.
The raid was triggered at the end of a year of investigations conducted by the Flying Squad, under the direction of deputy prosecutors Ilaria Sasso del Verme and Giorgia De Ponte, and coordinated by the deputy Sergio Ferrigno. From the 174 pages of the arrest warrant, as reported by Cronache di Napoli and Il Roma, it emerges that the undisputed leader of the group was Franzese, a reference figure for the Moccia clan in the Casoria area.
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According to investigators, starting last January, the organization would have implemented a criminal strategy aimed at obtaining control of the territory, imposing bribes on construction contractors, merchants and economic operators. To achieve its objectives, the clan would not have hesitated to resort to threats, damage and dynamite attacks.
According to the DDA, the operational summit also included Salvatore Barbato, Jonathan Piglia and Salvatore Ambrosio, active mainly in drug dealing and racketeering. The three, in collaboration with Vincenzo Russo, would have organised several meetings to plan the raids, carrying out targeted inspections to identify the victims to be hit. Salvatore Iorio, on the other hand, would have concentrated on drug management and on organising meetings with rival clans, also aimed at possible retaliation.
Comments (3)
The situation seems increasingly difficult and complicated, we hope that the investigations will lead to concrete results. The safety of citizens must be a priority for all of us.
Indeed, the fight against the Camorra is crucial, but I wonder if the operations are sufficient to stop these groups. A constant commitment from the state and the community is needed.
This situation in Casoria is very complex and shows how organized crime continues to affect people's lives. It is important that the authorities continue to work to combat these illicit activities.