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34 Arrested in Major Crackdown on 'Ndrangheta Mafia in Germany and Italy

Operation Boreas, a coordinated German-Italian effort, dismantles Mafia networks involved in drug trafficking, fraud, and corruption, including the arrest of a German police officer.

Overview

  • Operation Boreas led to the arrest of 34 individuals, with 20 apprehended in Italy and 14 in Germany, targeting the 'Ndrangheta Mafia's operations.
  • A German police officer from Baden-Württemberg was arrested for allegedly leaking confidential information to the Mafia, under investigation since 2021.
  • Authorities conducted 40 searches across Germany and Italy, seizing weapons, cash, documents, and digital evidence linked to organized crime activities.
  • The 'Ndrangheta is implicated in drug trafficking, money laundering, and fraudulent schemes involving food products, causing significant financial losses.
  • The operation was supported by Interpol's I-CAN initiative, emphasizing international collaboration to combat the Mafia's entrenched influence in Europe.