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The presence of the 'Ndrangheta in the province of Reggio Calabria
The 'Ndrangheta is a criminal organization deeply rooted in the province of Reggio Calabria since the 19th century. In 2006, the province recorded more than 10 active locales with an estimated number of 7,358 affiliates. It is the area with the highest pervasiveness of the criminal phenomenon and the area where historical 'ndrine reside.
The division of the province of Reggio Calabria
Since 2010, the Crimine operation has discovered that the province of Reggio Calabria is divided into three areas: Jonico Mandamento, Tirrenico Mandamento, and Città ('Ndrangheta), while the entire organization is governed by the Crimine ('Ndrangheta) or Crimine di Polsi. The various 'ndrine distinguish themselves by their control of the territory; those of the Tirrenico Mandamento use control in a relatively economically rich area compared to the others, while those in the poorer and more mountainous Mar Ionio area have invested money in international drug trafficking after exploiting kidnappings for ransom. The 'ndrine of the Tirrenico Mandamento are also organized for illegal substance trafficking, and those in the Mar Ionio area exercise pressure on existing commercial activities. The city of Reggio Calabria is divided into three areas: North with 'Ndrina Condello-'Ndrina Imerti, Center with 'Ndrina De Stefano-'Ndrina Libri, and South with 'Ndrina Latella and 'Ndrina Labate as well as other minor 'ndrine.
The structure of the criminal organization
In the province of Reggio Calabria, the 'Ndrangheta is divided into Locale ('Ndrangheta), which refer to three superstructures: Jonico Mandamento, Tirrenico Mandamento, and Città ('Ndrangheta). In 2012, the "Saggezza" operation led to the discovery of a new structure, the Corona, created to settle issues within small locals, grant gifts, and compete economically on a par with other more renowned 'ndrangheta locals. The relationships with the Crimine and the Jonico Mandamento are still unknown.
The list of 'Ndrangheta locales
There are 33 locals present in the province of Reggio Calabria, including the Locale of Antoniminina, Ardore, Bova, Canolo, Caulonia, Cassari di Nardodipace, Ciminà, Cirella di Platì, Cinquefrondi, Fabrizia, Gioia Tauro, Gioiosa Jonica, Grotteria, Laureana di Borrello, Motticella, Natile di Careri, Palizzi, Palmi, Piscopio (a fraction of Vibo Valentia), Platì, and Oppido Mamertina. Additionally, there are five companies: Melito Porto Salvo, Polistena, Reggio Calabria, Rosarno, and Siderno.
The 'Ndrangheta, like all criminal organizations, represents a serious danger to society. It is essential that competent authorities act firmly and without compromise to counter it, thus safeguarding the legality and security of the community.
