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In reply to the discussion: Weekend Economists Take a Chance and Call a Bluff July 26-28, 2013 [View all]xchrom
(108,903 posts)23. Italy police swoop on Mafia near Rome and in Calabria
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23462294
Italian police have arrested at least 50 people in a big anti-Mafia operation in the coastal region near Rome.
About 500 police officers, backed by dog units, a helicopter and coastal patrol boats are involved.
A police operation was also launched in the southern Calabria region, a hotbed of 'Ndrangheta Mafia crime.
The Rome crackdown, focused on the coastal suburb of Ostia, is said to be the largest yet in or near the capital. Three crime clans are being targeted.
Italian police have arrested at least 50 people in a big anti-Mafia operation in the coastal region near Rome.
About 500 police officers, backed by dog units, a helicopter and coastal patrol boats are involved.
A police operation was also launched in the southern Calabria region, a hotbed of 'Ndrangheta Mafia crime.
The Rome crackdown, focused on the coastal suburb of Ostia, is said to be the largest yet in or near the capital. Three crime clans are being targeted.
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