The operation underway from the first lights of the day in Calabria, Sicily, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna is called “Mala Pigna” against numerous suspects for crimes such as mafia-type criminal association, illicit waste trafficking and other environmental crimes.
In action the soldiers of the Reggio Calabria Forestry Carabinieri Group, together with the Forestry Carabinieri of the various departments with the support of the "Cacciatori Calabria" Carabinieri Squadron, and the 8th Carabinieri Helicopter Nucleus stationed in Vibo Valentia.
29 personal precautionary measures are underway, several of which reach top members of the 'Ndrangheta. Among the recipients there is also the lawyer and former parliamentarian Giancarlo Pittelli.
In addition, the seizure of five waste treatment companies between Calabria and Emilia Romagna is carried out.
(Unioneonline / ss)
