Monthly Archives: March 2010

Busted Calabrian Mafia In Germany

@import url(http://www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search It appears that the 'ndrangheta is very active in Germany. Police have arrested 11 people for allegedly trafficking cocaine on behalf of Italy's  'ndrangheta or Calabrian Mafia. Investigators believe the group regularly sent couriers from Italy … Continue reading

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Italian Most Wanted Mobster Figaro Arrested In Spain

Ciro Figaro, a reputed boss from the Mazzarella clan of the Camorra or Neapolitan Mafia, was arrested last week by Spanish authorities in San Pedro Alcantara. Apparently Figaro was leading a reasonably quiet life on a Marbella urbanization. The son … Continue reading

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Springfield MA and the Genovese Family Video

Genovese leaders Anthony Arillotta and Arthur Nigro were indicted last month for their alleged roles in the 2003 hit of the family's New England capo Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno in Springfield, MA. Local police say the face of organized crime … Continue reading

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