Overview

• Authorities in Germany and Italy conducted a coordinated operation targeting the 'Ndrangheta Mafia, leading to 34 arrests and 40 searches.
• A German police officer from Baden-Württemberg was arrested for allegedly leaking confidential information to the Mafia.
• The operation, named 'Operation Boreas,' focused on dismantling 'Ndrangheta's drug trafficking and financial crimes networks.
• Evidence seized included firearms, ammunition, cash, and business documents, highlighting the scale of the criminal activities.
• The operation was supported by Interpol's I-CAN project, which has facilitated over 100 global arrests since 2020.