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Corigliano-Rossano criminal family targeted in mafia extortion probe
Authorities in Corigliano-Rossano have executed five precautionary measures against members of a criminal family accused of extortion aggravated by the mafia method. The investigation, led by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate of Catanzaro, targets 17 episodes of extortion, both completed and attempted, against local agricultural and commercial entrepreneurs.
Investigators allege that the group's leader, who is already in detention for other crimes, directed the extortion attempts from prison using an illegally possessed mobile phone. The leader reportedly contacted victims directly to issue threats and demand money or other benefits, while other family members coordinated the requests to maintain intimidating pressure through the group's criminal reputation.
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Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli · Carabinieri · Carabinieri del Nas · Catanzaro · Corigliano-Rossano · Direzione Distrettuale Antimafia di Catanzaro · Fiumicino Airport · Genova · Guardia di Finanza · Italy · Mazara del Vallo · Modena
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A pizzeria in Bassa Modenese was fined 1,000 euros for hygiene issues, including the presence of flying insects in food preparation areas.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Carabinieri del NAS conducted food safety inspections in Modena and the province of Palermo. www.canicattiweb.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] An ethnic market in Modena was fined 1,000 euros due to inadequate hygiene, including dirt, cobwebs, and improper beverage storage.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Palermo, three fishmongers were closed, including one for operating illegally. www.canicattiweb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two gelaterias were inspected, resulting in one closure and one fine for lack of mandatory health registration. www.canicattiweb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Total administrative fines issued during inspections in the Palermo province reached 34,000 euros. www.canicattiweb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carabinieri in Naples arrested two youths, aged 17 and 19, after discovering over one kilogram of drugs on a scooter.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police conducted a raid at the Ucciardone prison in Palermo, seizing 10 mobile phones and 350 grams of drugs including cocaine, hashish, and crack. trapanioggi.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The seized substance in Naples weighed 1.225 kilograms and was found in vacuum-sealed packages.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The prison raid followed an incident where a drone carrying narcotics crashed onto a civilian balcony near the facility. trapanioggi.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In an operation in Piedimonte Matese, five people were arrested and 800 grams of narcotics were seized.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Since the beginning of the year, the Guardia di Finanza in Caserta has arrested eight people and seized approximately two kilograms of drugs.