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Colombian authorities arrested Giuseppe Palermo, an alleged leader of the Italian 'ndrangheta mafia, in Bogotá. He is accused of overseeing cocaine shipments and managing trafficking routes to Europe, highlighting the international reach of the mafia and the ongoing drug trade expansion. The operation involved Colombian, Italian, British authorities, and Europol.
Colombian authorities arrested Giuseppe Palermo, an alleged leader of the Italian Ndrangheta mafia involved in overseeing cocaine shipments and trafficking routes to Europe, in a coordinated operation with international law enforcement agencies, highlighting the ongoing global drug trade and mafia influence.
A nun, Sister Anna Donelli, is among 25 people arrested in northern Italy as part of a four-year investigation into the 'Ndrangheta mafia. The arrests, which include two politicians, were made across Lombardy, Veneto, and Calabria, with assets worth over €1.8m seized. The nun allegedly acted as a go-between for the mafia and jailed members, exploiting her volunteer role in prisons. The operation continues with extensive searches for weapons, drugs, and cash, as the group is accused of laundering €12m through scrap metal businesses.
More than 200 members of Italy's 'Ndrangheta crime group have been sentenced to a total of 2,200 years in prison following the country's largest mafia trial in three decades. The trial, which lasted nearly three years, resulted in 207 mobsters being jailed and more than 100 acquitted. Among those convicted were politicians, police officers, and former regional councilors. The 'Ndrangheta is considered the most powerful mafia group in Italy and has a monopoly on European drug trafficking.
Over 200 individuals have been convicted for their involvement in the 'ndrangheta, a powerful organized crime syndicate known for its global network in drug trafficking and other illicit activities. The trial took place in a specially constructed high-security bunker in Calabria, Italy, where the syndicate originated. The 'ndrangheta has gained significant power and influence, particularly in cocaine importation in Europe, while the Sicilian Mafia has declined. The convicted individuals faced charges including drug and arms trafficking, extortion, and mafia association. The trial aimed to expose the deep-rooted collusion between mobsters, politicians, public officials, businessmen, and secret lodges. The 'ndrangheta has used its illicit revenues to acquire legitimate businesses across Italy and Europe.
More than 230 defendants, including local mafia leaders, have been convicted in one of Italy's largest-ever mafia trials targeting the 'Ndrangheta crime group in Calabria. The trial, which lasted nearly three years, resulted in convictions for charges such as extortion, drug trafficking, and theft. The heaviest sentences of 30 years were given to Saverio Razionale and Domenico Bonavota. The verdict is seen as a significant blow to the 'Ndrangheta, considered Italy's most powerful mafia group. However, the prosecution did not secure as heavy sentences as it sought, and around 100 defendants were cleared. The ruling can be appealed by both the defense and the prosecution.
More than 200 individuals have been convicted and sentenced in Italy's largest mafia trial in three decades. The trial targeted members of the notorious 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate, with charges including criminal association, extortion, and bribery. While over 100 individuals were acquitted, the verdicts represent a significant blow to the powerful organized crime group, which dominates the European cocaine trade. The trial, which lasted three years, involved 900 witnesses and collected extensive evidence of the 'Ndrangheta's oppressive tactics, including violence, corruption, and manipulation of elections. The sentencing also included non-mafia individuals, such as police officials, mayors, and business people, signaling a departure from previous cases. Most of those sentenced plan to appeal.
Italian police have seized 2.7 tons of cocaine worth over €800m ($880m) in a shipment of bananas at the port of Gioia Tauro. The drugs were discovered in refrigerated containers that had been shipped from Ecuador and were bound for Armenia. The 'Ndrangheta organized crime group, which is based in the southern Calabria region, has been linked to previous drug shipments in the area.
Coordinated raids against 'ndrangheta organized crime syndicate across Europe this week attracted international headlines and generated explosive insider stories about the details of the investigation. Germany has long had a reputation as a safe haven for organized crime. Although German police cooperated in the investigation, and some arrests were carried out in Germany, these were enforced under an international arrest warrant filed by the Italian authorities. Germany remains a very cash-friendly economy, making it extremely easy for mafia groups to launder money in Germany. The fact that organized crime groups have been taking advantage of this through opaque networks of shell companies has been public knowledge since 2016 when the Panama Papers were leaked.
Police across Europe arrested dozens of people and seized millions of euros in assets in a coordinated crackdown on Italy's 'ndrangheta organized crime syndicate, one of the world's most powerful drug-trafficking groups. The operation aimed to dismantle a network that includes the 'ndrangheta, Colombian drug producers, and paramilitary groups, and moves tons of cocaine to Europe and Australia each year. The drug proceeds were then laundered through various businesses, and money sent back to Colombian drug producers via a Chinese wire transfer service. Arrest warrants were served on 108 people in Italy, and over 30 suspects were arrested in Germany. Arrest warrants were also served in Belgium, France, Portugal, Romania, and Spain, while raids were conducted in Slovenia.
Police across Europe arrested dozens of people and seized millions of euros in assets in a coordinated crackdown on Italy's 'ndrangheta organized crime syndicate, one of the world's most powerful drug-trafficking groups. The operation aimed to dismantle a network that includes the 'ndrangheta, Colombian drug producers and paramilitary groups, and moves tons of cocaine to Europe and Australia each year. Arrest warrants were served on 108 people in Italy, and over 30 suspects were arrested in Germany. The investigation uncovered how these networks used ports in Ecuador, Panama and Brazil to ship the Colombian drugs to northern European ports while also dealing in weapons.
Police in Italy, Germany, and Belgium have arrested 200 people linked to the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate, dealing a major blow to the group's dominance in the global cocaine trade. The early Wednesday raids were the result of an international investigation that spanned 10 countries and several years.
European police arrested over 100 people in a major crackdown on the Italian 'Ndrangheta mafia, accused of drug and weapons trafficking with counterparts in Latin America. The operation spanned Italy, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia, Romania, Brazil, and Panama. The 'Ndrangheta is the most powerful mafia group in Italy and one of the largest criminal networks in the world. The group used Chinese money brokers to arrange for funds to be moved to pay for drug deals. The swoop was part of an investigation that has been ongoing since 2019.
Police across Europe have arrested over 100 people in a major crackdown on the 'Ndrangheta, one of the world's largest crime networks. The operation, involving ten countries, was the biggest ever carried out against the group, with assets worth €25m seized. Most of the arrests took place in Italy, with suspects facing charges of international drug trafficking, money laundering, and possession of weapons. Millions of euros were seized, as well as thousands of tonnes of narcotics, including cocaine, heroin, and hashish. The investigation has revealed new information about how the 'Ndrangheta operates, including during the Covid pandemic.
More than 100 people were arrested across Europe in a series of raids against the 'ndrangheta, one of Italy's most notorious organized crime groups. The arrests were made on charges including international drug trafficking, money laundering, and possession of weapons. The operation was led by Italian law enforcement officers in Reggio Calabria, with arrests also made in Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Romania, and Spain. The 'ndrangheta is considered the world's richest organized crime group, and authorities have been waging an intense campaign against them in recent years.