Naples – The mayor of Pomigliano d'Arco, Raffaele Russian, wrote a letter to the prosecutor of Napoli, Nicholas Gratteri, to reiterate his position on the presence of the Camorra in the municipal territory.
“I have always specified, although my words have often been misinterpreted, probably even for instrumental purposes, that the Camorra does not exist within the Town Hall and that there is no episode that could link the activity of organized crime with that of the current municipal administration,” declared Russo.
The mayor took the opportunity to express his praise to the judiciary and the Carabinieri for the anti-Camorra operation conducted today, which led to the arrest of 27 people. “I read the statements of Gratteri according to which I would have been contradicted in the statement that in Pomigliano d'Arco the Camorra does not exist. I believe it is my duty to clarify that this statement does not correspond to what I declared", added the mayor.
Russo stressed that the crimes contested in today's operation do not in any way concern local administrative activity. "I reiterate my full support and gratitude for the tireless work carried out by the judiciary and law enforcement to defend the legality and security of our city. Today's operation is a clear testimony of the common commitment in the fight against all forms of illegality," he concluded.
Article published on 10 February 2025 - 19:37
It is important that the mayor reiterate that the Camorra does not exist in the building, but there are many doubts about his statements. Law enforcement operations are essential for the safety of the community and must continue to be supported.