In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Italy's Carabinieri have executed Operation Millennium, resulting in the arrest of 97 individuals associated with the 'Ndrangheta, one of the country's most powerful mafia organizations. The operation, coordinated by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate of Reggio Calabria, spanned across multiple Italian cities, including Milan, Bologna, and Rome, targeting the organization's alleged control over the international drug trade.
The suspects face a range of charges, from mafia-type association to international drug trafficking, extortion, and illegal possession of firearms. Authorities accuse the 'Ndrangheta of operating a monopolistic drug trafficking network, a claim that underscores the organization's vast influence and the challenges law enforcement faces in dismantling its operations.
Operation Millennium involved a collaborative effort among various specialized units, including the ROS (Special Operations Group), the Helicopter Squadron Hunters of Calabria and Sicily, and the 14th Battalion 'Calabria,' highlighting the operation's complexity and the resources mobilized to combat the 'Ndrangheta's entrenched network. The inclusion of the ICAN unit (Interpol Cooperation Against 'Ndrangheta) also points to the international dimensions of the investigation.
This operation marks a critical step in Italy's ongoing battle against the 'Ndrangheta, reflecting both the persistence of law enforcement and the enduring challenge posed by one of the world's most formidable criminal organizations. The arrests send a strong message about the state's commitment to eradicating mafia influence, though the fight is far from over.
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