Organized Crime Violence and Drug Trade Activity in Rome
What happened
The Senese clan controls territory in the southeast quadrant of Rome, where violence and explosions have occurred frequently over the last four months. Michele Senese, known as O’ Pazz, reportedly controls the cocaine trade in the capital with the support of the 'Ndrangheta. Investigators also noted the assassination of Fabrizio Piscitelli, a drug trafficker and leader of Lazio ultras.
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Why it matters
The organized crime activity and associated violence are exploiting a power vacuum within Rome, which is impacting the local economic environment. This activity is linked to the highly dangerous Calabrian mafia dominating global drug trafficking.
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Who's involved
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Meloni's government faces embarrassment over Senese clan linksMeloni's government faces embarrassment over Senese clan linksLikely
- Mayor Gualtieri faces increased pressure managing public safety amid Rome's crime waveMayor Gualtieri faces increased pressure managing public safety amid Rome's crime wave.Likely
- Rome's organized crime crisis may prompt European Commission actionThe European Commission may increase focus on anti-mafia efforts in Italy.Possible