Naples – The former regent of the D'Amico “fraulella” clan of Ponticelli, Vincenzo Costanzo, known as ciuculillo, killed in May 2023 in Piazza Nazionale during the celebrations for Napoli's championship, had also been beaten for a question of trespassing on drug dealing areas.
The repentant man reported this to the prosecutors of the Naples DDA who are investigating the Ponticelli Camorra John Braccia in a recent report dated February 2025 which is included in the records of the trial against the De Martino-De Micco clan to which he was linked.
The over 170 pages filed also mention the murder of Vincenzo Costanzo but there are omissions. The collaborator of justice is shedding full light on all the illicit activities of the various clans of Ponticelli. He also made the photographic identification of about 50 affiliates, explaining roles, duties, tasks and more.
But he also revealed behind the scenes details of ambushes and attacks such as the one involving the bamboo shooter from the overpass, a sign of defiance against the De Martino XX clan.
He actually said: “…Francis Audino he was in prison. At that time, Little lock he came to my flower shop and made me talk to audience on the phone. The latter complained about the conduct of Salvatore DeMartino, anticipating that there would be consequences. Shortly after, the launching of the explosive device from the overpass... "
Salvatore DeMartino had in fact blocked the drug dealing square of Salvatore Romano, Said 'o Nippolo, cousin of the wife of audience. This square, specialized in drug dealing crack and cocaine, was the most profitable of Ponticelli.
The Ambush on Salvatore Pace
During a previous interrogation you asked me if I knew who the author of theAmbush on Salvatore Pace in Pomponio Leto Street. It was the boxHe confirmed it to me himself. Peace, specifically indicating me Peppe 'o Blob.
The my nephew, Gennaro Paola, he reiterated this version to me, telling me that Peace Savior had confirmed the identity of the attackers. The reason for the ambush was linked to drug trafficking: the square had registered a drastic decline, going from the sale of 250 grams of cocaine per week only 50 grams of low quality. Savior Peace he wanted to withdraw, but the box, who had taken control of the square after I had supplied it, did not want to allow it…”
Article published on March 21, 2025 - 13pm
The article is very interesting and provides an overview of the crime of Ponticelli. It is incredible how the dynamics between clans are so complex and dangerous. I hope that justice can take its course in these cases.