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The 'ndrangheta in the Province of Reggio Calabria
Hello friends, today we will talk about the 'ndrangheta in the province of Reggio Calabria. Unfortunately, this criminal phenomenon has ancient roots in the territory and continues to be a great problem even today. In 2006, more than 10 active local groups with thousands of affiliates had already been registered.
Province Division
Since 2010, a division into three areas has been discovered: Jonico Mandamento, Tirrenico Mandamento, and Città ('ndrangheta), each with its own specific operative methods. Furthermore, the province is also the area where historic 'ndrine are based.
The Mandamenti
The mandamenti differ in their mode of operation within the 'ndrine. Those belonging to the Tirrenico Mandamento use territorial control in a relatively economically rich area compared to others, while those in the Mar Ionio area, which is poorer and mountainous, initially exploited kidnappings for ransom and later reinvested money in international drug trafficking. It should be noted that the cosche of Mar Tirreno are also organized for illegal substance trafficking through the Port of Gioia Tauro, and those in the Mar Ionio area apply strong pressure on existing commercial activities.
The City of Reggio Calabria
Finally, the city of Reggio Calabria is further 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 minor 'ndrine. These territorial subdivisions allow the cosche to exercise total control over commercial activities and the population.
The structure of the 'ndrangheta
There are 33 local groups in the province divided into societies, but in 2012 a new structure was discovered: the Crona. This was created to settle issues within small local groups, provide dowries, and compete with other more distinguished organizations. Its relationship with the Crimine (the 'ndrangheta's apex structure) and the Ionic Mandamento, which it falls under, remains unknown.
List of Locals
Here's a list of local groups present in the province of Reggio Calabria: Antoniminina, Africo, Ardore, Bagnara Calabra, Bova, Canolo, Catona, Caulonia, Cassari di Nardodipace, Ciminà, Cirella di Platì, Cinquefrondi, Fabrizia, Gioia Tauro, Gioiosa Jonica, Grotteria, Laureana di Borrello, Melito Porto Salvo, Motticella, Natile di Careri, Oppido Mamertina, Palizzi, Palmi, Piscopio (a fraction of Vibo Valentia), Platì, Polistena, Reggio Calabria and Condera Pietrastorta.
There you go, friends. I hope this summary has shed some light on the 'ndrangheta in the province of Reggio Calabria. Unfortunately, many problems still exist, but understanding these aspects is the first step in trying to combat this criminal phenomenon. See you next time!
