# Ndrangheta organized crime activity in Calabria

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ndrangheta-organized-crime-activity-in-calabria
> Updated: 2026-10-26T14:48:31.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 2.

An assassination attempt in Cassano allo Ionio, Calabria, targeted 64-year-old Damiano Pepe, a figure linked to organized crime. The attack, involving approximately 30 shots from a Kalashnikov, resulted in the death of 60-year-old Silvana Sibarelli and left Pepe seriously injured. Investigators are examining if the shooting stems from conflicts between the Abbruzzese and Forastefano clans.

Following the violence, Italian anti-mafia prosecutors executed 41 precautionary measures in a crackdown led by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate in Catanzaro. The operation, involving the Carabinieri ROS and the Cosenza Provincial Command, resulted in 24 arrests and 17 house arrests. The investigation targets several groups, including the Cassano, Sibari, and Corigliano Rossano clans, with charges including mafia association, murder, extortion, robbery, theft, illegal possession of firearms, and aiding illegal immigration. The probe also touches upon two specific homicides from 2001 and 2023.

In addition to criminal charges, investigators are probing a suspected political-mafia electoral pact. Authorities are looking into allegations that local administration roles or municipal jobs were discussed in exchange for electoral support. Among those placed under house arrest are the mayor of Corigliano-Rossano, Flavio Stasi, and minority councilor Pietro Lucisano. Specifically, an individual in custody, Annibale Matalone, allegedly sought employment at a local cemetery in exchange for electoral support.

In a related action titled Operazione Nexus, authorities seized approximately 4 million euros in assets from an individual suspected of being affiliated with the Mancuso clan. The seized property includes four buildings, over 18,000 square meters of agricultural land, a floriculture company in San Calogero, and various financial accounts.

## Claims

- Flavio Stasi, the mayor of Corigliano-Rossano, is under house arrest. (reported by 16 sources)
- Investigators are looking into a political-mafia electoral pact. (reported by 16 sources)
- The measures include 24 people in custody and 17 under house arrest. (reported by 14 sources)
- 41 people are subject to precautionary measures in the Calabria anti-mafia operation. (reported by 12 sources)
- Pietro Lucisano, a municipal councilor, is under house arrest. (reported by 11 sources)
- Damiano Pepe is among those arrested. (reported by 6 sources)
- The investigation includes charges of mafia association, murder, extortion, and robbery. (reported by 4 sources)
- Damiano Pepe was wounded in an ambush in Cassano allo Ionio. (reported by 4 sources)
- Operazione Nexus resulted in the seizure of 4 million euros in assets. (reported by 2 sources)
- Seized assets in Operazione Nexus include four properties and 18,000 square meters of agricultural land. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Calabria anti-mafia operation leads to 41 arrests including mayor

An anti-mafia crackdown in Calabria has led to 41 arrests, including the mayor of Corigliano-Rossano, amid allegations of political-mafia electoral pacts and organized crime activities.

38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-authorities-arrest-41-in-massive-ndrangheta-crackdown

### 2026-10-26: Calabria, Italy: Assassination attempt on suspected 'Ndrangheta leader

A targeted shooting in Calabria, Italy, killed one woman and seriously injured Damiano Pepe, a suspected 'Ndrangheta figure, amid fears of escalating clan warfare.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-italy-assassination-attempt-on-suspected-ndrangheta-leader

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