By delegation of the District Attorney of Naples, the Carabinieri of the Investigative Unit of the Castello di Cisterna Group they performed aprecautionary order issued by GIP of the Court of Naples, at the request of District Anti-Mafia Directorate (DDA).

The measures and the accusations

The operation led to the arrest of 27 Guests, Of which 23 held in prison custody e 4 under house arrest. The suspects are seriously suspected for a number of crimes, including:

• Mafia association
• Attempted extortion and extortion
• Possession and carrying of weapons
• Intimidation with the use of weapons
• Arson and attempted murder
• Prescription
• Drug trafficking and dealing
• Improper access to communication devices by inmates
• Robbery, usury and kidnapping

All the crimes contested are aggravated by the mafia method and purpose of facilitating the Camorra clans "Ferretti" and "Cipolletta", active in the area of Pomigliano d'Arco and surrounding areas.

A fight for control of the territory

According to investigators, the two organizations were in conflict between them and, to ensure its dominance over the control of the territory and on drug trafficking, they would have implemented fire actions, arson and attempted murders to the detriment of members of the rival group.

Investigations still ongoing

The measure carried out is one precautionary measure willing undergoing preliminary investigations. The suspects, therefore, are still presumed innocent, and will be able to avail themselves of the means of appeal provided by law.