The investigation into the extortion of street vendors in Fuorigrotta by the Troncone clan It also brought to light the recent clashes involving beatings and injuries with the emerging Scodellaro group.
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Wall of silence in front of the investigating judge for the six alleged henchmen of the Troncone clan, accused of having blackmailed the sellers of fireworks on New Year's Eve. Yesterday morning, during the preliminary hearings, Alfredo Graziano (41 years), Mattia Maiorino (22 years), Anthony DeMonte (27 years), Valerio Guerra (33) Anthony Trito (27) and Mark Scala (37) availed themselves of the right to remain silent, shielding their positions under the guidance of their respective lawyers.
Their behavior in front of the magistrate does nothing but confirm the resilience of the criminal association of stub, despite the judicial blows of recent months.
Now, for those arrested - accused of extortion aggravated by the mafia method - the legal battle begins. Without prejudice to the presumption of innocence, the investigation shows that the Camorra of Fuorigrotta she is one of the most aggressive in the city and she has not even stopped at the investigations.
A trader's complaint of March 17, 2025
In the records of the investigation and the precautionary order signed last week by investigating judge Federica De Bellis there is the complaint filed on 17 March 2025 from a merchant, who said he had been approached by Mattia Maiorino and another subject armed with a gun in a threatening manner.
Further elements against the suspects emerge from the note of the judicial police of 13 February 2025, which documents the attack suffered by Christian De Luca (element related to the Scodellaro criminal gang rivals of the Troncone), and from the testimony of a shopkeeper, who on March 5 reported living in terror after learning that the group was looking for him.
A new episode occurred on 10 March, when the same businessman reported having been threatened again, this time by Valerio Andrea Guerra, who allegedly showed up at his house shouting intimidating phrases. A few days later, on March 13, a second businessman showed up at the judicial police offices with the swollen face, declaring that he wants to withdraw the complaint and that he made it all up.
The accusation was aggravated a few days before the arrests
The precautionary situation was further aggravated just a few days before the arrests, considering the criminal records of the suspects.
Alfredo Graziano he appears to have convictions for assault and drug dealing, Valerio Andrea Guerra for possession and supply of narcotics as well as for illegal possession of ammunition, Giuseppe Marco Scala for theft and dealing, as well as Antonio De Monte. Mattia Maiorino also has a record for possession of narcotics.
And it is for this reason that yesterday, as a defensive strategy, while waiting to appeal to the Review Court, the arrested persons decided to do so. silent scene in front of the investigating judge.
Article published on 1 April 2025 - 08:32
The investigation into the extortion of street vendors is a very serious and worrying issue, but the news is not always clear. There are too many details that seem confusing and it would be useful to have more information to better understand the current situation.