Naples – It was enough to shout codenames - as “Marittiello” o “Aunt Maria” – pretending to call relatives or friends, and the affiliates were warned of the presence of law enforcement in the area.
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A simple but effective system, used by the Troncone clan of Fuorigrotta to maintain control of the territory.
This is what emerges from the over 700 pages of theprecautionary order signed yesterday by the investigating judge Antonino Santoro of the Court of Naples at the request of the DDA.
“Marittiello” and “zia Maria”: this is how the clan reported the police forces
The technique, already used in other neighborhoods of Naples, has been documented by Carabinieri of the Investigative Unit, who today dealt a heavy blow to the clans Troncone and Frizziero.
Often, under the pretext of bringing a coffee to a local craftsman – as happened the morning of 23 June 2020 – a patrol of the area was carried out. If police or carabinieri were spotted, it was enough to shout “Aunt Maria” to put the entire organization on alert.
Gaetano Mercurio's funeral paid for by the Troncone clan
Like the Frizziero, also stub they took care of the funerals of the members killed in the feuds. This is the case of Gaetano Mercury, victim the 6 March 2020 of a Camorra-style ambush. The man died after 36 days of agony in intensive care.
From the interceptions it emerges that the boss Vitale Troncone he offered to cover the funeral expenses, as the family was in financial difficulty. “He knows we are in difficulty… he makes himself available”, a relative told the victim's wife, adding: “Don't spare any expense”.
The 32 suspects
- ARIENZO Nicola, born in Naples on 17.03.1974.(UNDER INVESTIGATION)
- FIELD OF THE PLACE Marco, born in Naples on 20.06.2001. (PRISON)
- FROM THE MOUNTAIN Antonio, born in Naples on 14.05.1997.(PRISON)
- FROM PASQUALE Emanuele, born in Naples on 15.09.1998.(PRISON)
- FRIZZIERO Alvino, born in Naples on 19.04.1986. (PRISON)
- FRIZZIERO Fausto, born in Naples on 01.09.1978, known as “Fausto of Pipiccone”.(PRISON)
- FRIZZIERO Francesco, born in Naples on 27.01.1982. (PRISON)
- FRIZZIERO Mariano, born in Naples on 18.12.1978. (PRISON)
- FRIZZIERO Salvatore, born in Naples on 24.12.1966. (PRISON)
- GRIECO Carlo, born in Naples on 22.09.1997. (HOUSE ARREST)
- JULIAN Luca, born in Naples on 16.01.1984. (BUSINESS PROHIBITION)
- MASTROIANNI Armando, born in Naples on 22.01.1984. (PRISON)
- MASTROIANNI Vincenzo, born in Naples on 08.08.1978.(UNDER INVESTIGATION)
- MEROLLA Andrea, OMISSIS DECEASED.
- MILANO Simona, born in Naples on 11.04.1978.(HOUSE ARREST)
- BUSH Giuseppe, born in Naples on 16.11.1997. (PRISON)
- BUSH Luigi, born in Naples on 22.05.1989. (PRISON)
- BUSH Luisa, born in Naples on 02.05.1979. .(UNDER INVESTIGATION)
- BUSH Vitale, born in Naples on 06.04.1968. (PRISON)
- MAIORINO Rosa, born in Naples on 10.08.2001.(UNDER INVESTIGATION)
- CROSSBOW Giacomo, born in Brindisi (BR) on 24.02.1998. (PRISON)
- VALERIO WAR Andrea, born in Naples on 11.07.1991. (PRISON)
- SOFA Benito, born in Naples on 11.12.1982.(HOUSE ARREST)
- ROMANO Enzo, born in Naples on 12.09.1976.(HOUSE ARREST)
- STEPHEN Gaetano, born in Naples on 07.12.1993. (PRISON)
- SCALE Giuseppe Marco, born in Naples on 05.08.1987.(HOUSE ARREST)
- LAMIA Francesco, born in Naples on 24.07.1999.(UNDER INVESTIGATION)
- MOSCHINI Salvatore, born in Naples on 21.07.1969, known as “Buscopan”. (PROHIBITION OF RESIDENCE)
- RED HAIR Francesca, born in Naples on 31.08.1975.(UNDER INVESTIGATION)
- ZAZO Alessandro, born in Naples on 09.10.1990.(UNDER INVESTIGATION)
- PIZZUTI Carmela, born in Naples on 30.9.1989. (BUSINESS PROHIBITION)
- THE FORTRESS Dario, born in Naples on 17.8.1984. (BUSINESS PROHIBITION)
In the photo from the top left Vitale Troncone, Giuseppe Troncone, Luigi Troncone. and Luisa Troncone; bottom left Fausto Frizziero, Alvino Frizziero, Salvatore Frizziero, Francesco Frizziero and Mariano Frizziero)
Article published on 16 April 2025 - 08:21
The article talks about a system of warning between clans that is very interesting. But I wonder if this practice is still in use, or if the police have managed to stop these communications. It would be useful to know.