Italian Anti-Mafia Operation: 97 Arrested, Politicians Implicated

Reggio Calabria Anti-Mafia Operation Nets 97 Arrests Reggio Calabria, Italy – In a major blow to organized crime, Operation Millennium has resulted in the arrest of 97 individuals, including Pasquale Tripodi, a former regional councilor. The operation, conducted by the Carabinieri and the DDA of Reggio Calabria, uncovered a far-reaching network involved in international drug trafficking, extortion, and electoral manipulation. The investigation revealed a monopoly on drug trafficking controlled by various mafia families and their alliances with political figures. Authorities also seized two companies believed to be used for illicit activities. The investigation monitored the 2020 regional elections, implicating ex-regional councilors Sebastiano Romeo and Alessandro Nicolò. "This operation sends a clear message that the fight against organized crime continues," said a spokesperson for the Carabinieri. The investigation continues, with further arrests and prosecutions expected.