Italian police dismantle a ’Ndrangheta mafia ring dominating southern Calabria, seizing assets exceeding $270 million
The early-hour blitz by over 300 police centred on areas of Italy's poorest region controlled by the Mancuso clan and its affiliates -- a powerful branch of the infamous 'Ndrangheta, many of whose top operatives are among hundreds of defendants in an ongoing maxi-trial.
Fifty-six people, many already in prison, were put under criminal investigation for a series of crimes including mafia-related conspiracy, extortion, kidnapping, bribery and possession of weapons, police and prosecutors said. Still, police said his clan and affiliates, including the La Rosa and Accortini families, have continued to dominate activity in Vibo Valentia province on the toe of Italy's boot, known as the 'Coast of the Gods' for stunning coastal views.
It has extended far beyond its rural roots and now operates internationally, with illegal gains reinvested in the legitimate economy. The sting on Thursday extended to other parts of Calabria, to Palermo in Sicily and as far as Rome and Milan, police said.
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