Dozens held in anti-mafia raids in Italy and Germany

Gerald · 03-08-11, 11:20 AM

Police in Italy and Germany have arrested 35 people in an anti-mafia operation, with warrants also issued in Canada and Australia.

The operation targeted the 'Ndrangheta, one of the most powerful global crime syndicates, which specialises in trafficking illegal drugs.

One of those arrested was found hiding in a bunker near his house in Calabria, Italian police said.

An Italian minister said the operation was "an extraordinary success".

The Calabria-based syndicate is believed to be the most powerful mafia in Italy, thanks to its hold on the European cocaine trade.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12675430

Note: 8 March 2011 Last updated at 12:58 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Dozens held in anti-mafia raids in Italy and Germany Police in Italy and Germany have arrested 35 people in an anti-mafia operation, with warrants also issued in Canada and Australia. The operation targeted the 'Ndrangheta, one of the most powerful global crime syndicates, which specialises in trafficking illegal drugs. One of those arrested was found hiding in a bunker near his house in Calabria, Italian police said. An Italian minister said the operation was "an extraordinary success". The Calabria-based syndicate is believed to be the most powerful mafia in Italy, thanks to its hold on the European cocaine trade. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12675430 Note: 8 March 2011 Last updated at 12:58 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie