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Italian anti-mafia operations in Naples region

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Italian authorities conducted a major anti-mafia operation in Caivano, near Naples, resulting in the seizure of €3.2 million in cash. The funds, consisting primarily of 50-euro notes wrapped in cellophane, were discovered hidden within the walls, floors, and furniture of an apartment. During the raid, police transported the banknotes from the scene in plastic mop buckets and secured them in an armored vehicle. In addition to the cash, investigators recovered 11 luxury Rolex ~~watches,~~ watches valued at over €127,000, firearms including Kalashnikovs, and drug-related paraphernalia. The raid, led by prosecutor Nicola Gratteri, resulted in the arrest of 34 individuals allegedly linked to the Angelino clan. The investigation utilized wiretaps from cellphones that had been illegally smuggled to incarcerated mob members. Gratteri described the clan’s operations as following an ‘entrepreneurial’ model, noting that members worked in shifts to manage drug trafficking and extortion. The scale of the clan’s influence was underscored by the fact that the local government was placed under judicial administration last year. The seized funds are slated to be transferred to the State Justice Fund to support victims of organized crime. The operation has sparked political debate regarding the effectiveness of the ‘Caivano Model’ crime-prevention program implemented by the Italian government.

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