Camorra: new criminal group crushed, 29 arrests – Campania
Thursday 14th July 2022 09:09 AM

Clash with injuries and hanging out for illicit business control
(ANSA) – NAPLES, JULY 14 – 29 people were arrested during the blitz that the agents of the Naples mobile squad made today in the Neapolitan district of Pianura. The charges against the suspects are, for various reasons, of mafia-type association, attempted murder, extortion, possession and carrying of firearms, association aimed at trafficking and distributing drugs, all aggravated by the mafia method.

The investigations were launched following the wounding of two people, which took place last December, The investigators have ascertained the birth and rise of the new criminal group that would have opposed another team for the control of illegal activities. The investigations had a first turning point last December when two injuries were recorded one day later.

Among the disputed crimes, also a “spread” committed to the detriment of a car wash and an attempted murder.

“A strong applause to the police and the judiciary who this morning freed our territory from numerous metastases that, we hope, will remain in prison for a long time”. This was stated by Luigi Cuomo, spokesman for the Pianura anti-racket association dedicated to the memory of Gigi and Paolo, two innocent victims of the Camorra.