German police sergeant held over mafia links in mass raid DW 04/01/2025
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Italian police have arrested 29 individuals, including a police sergeant from Baden-Wurttemberg, as part of a crackdown on the 'ndrangheta mafia. The operation saw the execution of 34 arrest warrants and 40 search warrants across Italy and Germany, signaling serious efforts to dismantle organized crime networks. Investigations extend into various German states including North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland, illustrating a significant multinational approach to tackling mafia-related crime and the infiltration of law enforcement by organized crime operatives.
Italian police reported the arrest of 29 individuals in multiple provinces across Italy and Germany, including a police sergeant implicated in aiding the 'ndrangheta mafia.
The operation involved the execution of 34 arrest warrants and 40 search warrants, highlighting extensive international cooperation in combating organized crime linked to mafia activities.
Authorities targeted the Baden-Wurttemberg region in Germany, conducting investigations in additional states such as North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland.
A member of the Baden-Wurttemberg state police was detained for allegedly breaching confidentiality, showcasing infiltration of law enforcement by organized crime groups.
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