Camorra, the boss Anastasio also resolved sentimental disputes. THE 28 INVESTIGATED

The investigation conducted by the Carabinieri of the Investigative Unit of Castello di Cisterna revealed the existence of two distinct but interconnected criminal associations, both operating under the aegis of the powerful Mazzarella clan.

The operations focused on drug trafficking and extortion, leading to the identification of 28 people under investigation.

The investigation revealed the widespread organization of a drug dealing center for hard and soft drugs (cocaine, crack, kobret, hashish, and marijuana) within the "Fiordaliso" park on Via San Sossio in Somma Vesuviana . This business was run by De Bernardo Rosario (brother of the late Vincenzo "Pisello," killed in a Camorra ambush in 2015), initially supported by Salvatore DiCaprio , known as "Totore," and later by Clemente Correale.

The Mazzarella Monopoly and the Directive from Prison

At the head of the entire structure, as emerges from the more than 250 pages of the precautionary order signed by the investigating judge Leda Rossetti, and guarantor of the substantial monopoly on the area was Michele Mazzarella , head of the clan of the same name, currently detained in the Syracuse prison.

The investigations revealed that Mazzarella not only authorized the activity, but also received weekly payments for the support of the clan and its detained members. His control also extended to the supply of narcotics, managed by his most loyal followers such as Di Caprio Salvatore and his right-hand man Civita Fabio, and later by Annunziata Fabio, known as “Masaniello”, after Di Caprio's arrest.

Following DiCaprio's arrest, De Bernardo Rosario reorganized the organization, obtaining Michele Mazzarella's approval, via a lengthy video call, to jointly manage the group with Correale Clemente. Thus, the cocaine, crack, and kobret trafficking continued unabated, with the assistance of his nephew Roberto De Bernardo for hashish and marijuana.

Numerous buyers were identified, including Anna D'Atri, Michele Natella, Rosa Bova, Salvatore Lanzone, and Carmine Martiniello, known as "o' Cavallaro ," who were also drug dealers and leaders of other drug dealing centers within the Fiordaliso Park. One of these, managed directly by Clemente Correale with the help of pushers Francesco Scurti, Antonio Baia, and Ferdinando Buonocore , received regular supplies from the gang or paid a weekly bribe of approximately €400-500.

The Anastasio clan: drug dealing, extortion and “direct line” with Mazzarella

The investigation also revealed the existence of a second Camorra organization, also under the influence of the Mazzarella clan, led by Anastasio Raffaele , known as "Felice." With the approval of Michele Mazzarella, with whom he boasts a "direct line" (as revealed by wiretaps: "Has Scorpio [aka Salvatore Giannetti] spoken to Michele? No, because we have a direct line..."), Anastasio exercises constant control over the territory of the Municipality of Sant'Anastasia.

The activities of the Anastasio clan include the management of a significant drug trafficking network, extortion against numerous local merchants and entrepreneurs, and financial and legal assistance to detained members.

The alliance between the "Anastasio" and "De Bernardo" groups under the aegis of the Mazzarellas emerged clearly from a summit held on February 6, 2024, at the home of Rosario De Bernardo, which was being monitored. During the meeting, to resolve a problem arising from a drug dealing hub supplied by the "Anastasios" but managed by Alessandro Lanzone, a resident of the De Bernardo stronghold, Anastasio Raffaele highlighted the criminal alliance, describing the Mazzarellas as "the Family" and "our brothers."

The top-down structure and the power of intimidation

The investigation reconstructed a complex Camorra association structure, which extends from the possession and sale of drugs and weapons to the association aimed at drug trafficking and the Camorra association led by Anastasio Raffaele.

The criminal caliber of Anastasio “Felice” and his men also emerges from the fact that citizens turn to them to resolve personal problems, as demonstrated by an environmental recording from May 22, 2024 in which a relative asked for help with a sentimental dispute.

The Anastasio clan is described as a historic and consolidated organization, with a power of intimidation rooted in the Sant'Anastasia area, also deriving from the membership of its top members (Anastasio Aniello, detained in Milan) and long-time affiliates already convicted of Camorra association.

The structure is hierarchically organized, with each member aware of his role and respectful of hierarchies. The group is also dedicated, unlike that of Somma, to extortion.

The undoubted charisma of Anastasio Raffaele “Felice” and his apical role in the clan clearly emerged in the summit with the De Bernardos, where he reiterated his contact with Mazzarella and established that Lanzone Alessandro, working for his group, should be exempt from extortion requests. Esposito Salvatore “Cioccolata” and Di Cicco Clemente carry out the boss's directives, as demonstrated by wiretaps and a “kiss on the mouth” between the affiliates, a typical gesture in Camorra contexts.

The list of suspects:

ANASTASIUS Raphael, called “Felice”, born in Sant'Anastasia (NA) on 27.02.1982. (prison)
ANNUNCIATION Fabio, also known as “Masaniello”, born in Naples on 29.09.1985. (prison)
BAY Antonio, born in Ottaviano (NA) on 03.08.2004. (house arrest)
BARRA Antonio, born in Naples on 03.03.2002.
BOVA Pink, born in Catanzaro (CZ) on 20.10.1985. (prison)
GOOD CORE Ferdinand, also known as “Bombolone”, born in Naples on 26.03.1977. (prison)
CILIBERTI Luigi, born in Naples on 20.03.1971. (house arrest)
CIVITA Fabio, also known as “Black Slut”, born in San Giuseppe Vesuviano on 26.06.1980. (prison)
CORREALE Clemente, born in Naples on 05.11.1999. (prison)
CUOZZO Enzo, born in Abbiategrasso (MI) on 31.07.1968. (prison)
D'ATRI Anna, known as Ninnotta, born in Naples on 29.09.1975.
DE BERNARDO Assumption, born in Naples on 14.08.1972.
DE BERNARDO Ivana, born in Naples on 21.06.2000.
DE BERNARDO Roberto, born in Ottaviano (NA) on 26.01.2005. (prison)
DE BERNARDO Rosary, born in Naples on 31.10.1970. (prison)
DICAPRIO Salvatore, also known as “Totore”, born in Naples on 20.11.1983.(prison)
BY CICCO Clemente, born in Acerra (NA) on 10.02.1983.(prison)
ESPOSITO Salvatore, alias “Cioccolata”, born in Somma Vesuviana (NA) on 04.09.1976. (prison)
GIANNETTI Salvatore, also known as “Scorpio”, born in Naples on 26.09.1982.
EARNINGS Mario, born in Sant'Anastasia (NA) on 25.05.1966.
LANZONE Alessandro, born in Cercola (NA) on 14.08.1986. (prison)
LANZONE Salvatore, born in Naples on 26.05.2003.
MARTINIELLO Carmine, known as “o' Cavallaro”, born in Switzerland (EE) on 05.10.1962. v
Michael MAZZARELLA, also known as “o' Fenomeno”, born in Naples on 14.07.1978. (prison)
MENNA Antonio, born in Naples on 30.03.1982. (prison)
MIRANDA Carmela, born in Naples on 24.05.1974. (prison)
NATELLA Michael, born in Ottaviano (NA) on 09.12.1988.
SCURTI Francesco, born in Naples on 06.03.2003. (prison)

(pictured from left: Michele Mazzarella, Raffaele Anastasio, Salvatore Esposito, Rosa Bova, Rosario De Bernando, Salvatore Di Caprio and Fabio Civita)

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