An important operation conducted by the Carabinieri of the ROS, with the support of the provincial commands of Crotone and the helicopter squadron "Cacciatori", led to the arrest of 17 people accused of 'ndrangheta-type association and other serious crimes.
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The operation, coordinated by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate (DDA) of Catanzaro, involved several Italian regions, including Calabria, Lombardy, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, Campania, Umbria and Sicily.
Serious and branching accusations
Those arrested are accused of a series of crimes, including extortion, usury and weapons crimes, all aggravated by mafia methods.
The investigations, conducted with the coordination of the National Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Directorate and the collaboration of the DDA of Trento and Venice, have allowed us to reconstruct an alarming picture of the illicit activities of the 'ndrangheta, with ramifications in various Italian regions.
Preventive seizures and ongoing investigations
At the same time as the arrests, the Trento DDA issued an emergency seizure order against 9 individuals and companies linked to them, as part of a proceeding connected to the one in Catanzaro. The investigations are still ongoing and further developments are expected in the coming hours.
Article published on March 25, 2025 - 08pm
The operation conducted by the Carabinieri seems very important, but I do not understand how it is possible that there are so many people involved. It is a worrying fact and must be addressed seriously, I hope that justice takes its course.