Naples – An operation by the State Police, coordinated by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate, led to the arrest of 12 alleged members of the Camorra from the Pianura neighborhood.
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The investigations, started after the murder of the twenty-year-old Anthony Gaetano,called Biscotto, a leading exponent of the Marsicano-Esposito clan, have revealed the background to a feud between criminal groups for the control of drug trafficking and extortion in the area.
The Ambush on the Coast
The story dates back to March 2023, when Gaetano, in the company of two friends, was sitting in a car parked on the Naples waterfront, an area known for its nightlife. A killer, with his face uncovered, approached the car and exploded six gunshots, hitting the young man, who died after twelve days of agony in hospital.
Among those arrested is the alleged murderer himself, whose motive is said to be found in a personal dispute, but the episode is also burdened by suspicions of a settlement of accounts between rival factions.
The war between clans for the control of drugs
According to investigators, the murder is linked to the clash between the Marsicano-Esposito clan and a new criminal group, linked to the Carillo family, fighting for dominance over the Pianura drug dealing squaresDuring the searches, the officers seized Weapons (including the gun used to kill Gaetano), munitions, drug (marijuana, hashish, cocaine) and Cash fruit of illicit activity.
Video evidence and the role of the bosses
The investigations also brought to light video-reportages made by Le Iene, acquired by the judiciary, which show some of the suspects while They package and sell narcotics. Furthermore, it emerged that one of the leaders of the Marsicano-Esposito clan, in prison at the time, continued to direct operations via cell phone, ordering affiliates to collect the ransom from the managers of the drug dealing areas.
The operation demonstrates the worsening of clashes between Camorra organizations for control of the territory, while law enforcement is intensifying the repression of organized crime.
Article published on 14 April 2025 - 10:28
Reading about the operation of the State Police, it seems to me that the situation in Naples is very complicated. Many arrests and a murder that has affected the community. Let's hope that the investigations lead to a solution.