Twelve arrests were carried out by the Brindisi police as part of an anti-mafia operation that targeted alleged affiliates and supporters belonging to a new clan of the Sacra Corona Unita active in Brindisi and Mesagne. The investigations have revealed intentions of revenge towards the magistrate who conducted the investigation.
In addition to the classic criminal interests, such as extortion and trafficking, the group's activities focused on imposing earnings in the fishing and parking areas . During the investigations, the flow of so-called "sfoglie" (pizzini) among the subjects involved was also intercepted and were supported by the statements of various collaborators of justice.
According to the investigation, among other things, Antonio Campana, detained in Terni and brother of Francesco, one of the most influential and bloodthirsty bosses in the history of the SCU, would have been able to communicate outside even with a mobile phone sent to prison. He would issue orders, request the sustenance of prisoners to those who were outside.