The Italian State is going after them now full force, but this 'war' on the 'Ndrangheta can not continue without some kind of response, the disregard for the government is already strong in Calabria. I'm not sure how the State could take control of Calabria anyway, sending more soldiers?

Today maxi blitz against the ‘Ndrangheta of Reggio Calabria city, the powerful Labate gang “Ti Mangiu” beheaded, 14 arrests on charges of mafia-type association, extortion and money laundering. After the arrest of the boss Pietro Labate in 2012 the clan was led by his brother Antonino.

"The king is dead, long live the king!"