Camorra

Also known as: Sistema
Based in ItalyActiveSince the 18th centurySourcesCamorraCamorra

The Camorra is an Italian Mafia-type criminal organization originating in Campania, dating to the 18th century. It is structured into individual clans, each led by a boss, and is involved in drug trafficking, racketeering, counterfeiting, and money laundering. The organization has a strong presence in other European countries, particularly Spain, and maintains close ties with South American drug cartels. Currently, the most powerful groups are the Mazzarella clan and the Secondigliano Alliance.

CRIMENET has extracted 222 linkages for this organization, including 113 cooperative ties across 51 organizations, 14 conflicts across 11 organizations, 95 other connections and footprints in 23 countries.

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AustriaTransit
Weapons from Eastern Europe were taken to Carinthia in Austria en route to Terzigno near Naples.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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ColombiaSupply
Cocaine was transported from Colombia to Europe for the Camorra.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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FrancePresence
The Camorra has been present in France since the early 1980s, with a significant presence in the French Riviera, Paris, and Lyon, focusing on drug trafficking and money laundering.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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Hong KongTransit
Industrial waste was exported from Italy to China, arriving in Hong Kong, as part of a scheme between Camorra and Chinese gangs.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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Côte d'IvoireOperations
The La Torre clan laundered money in Ivory Coast, and in June 2019 an operation dismantled an international drug network involving the Camorra and 'Ndrangheta in Abidjan and Tabou, seizing 1.19 tons of cocaine.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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LuxembourgPresence
The Camorra had real estate and a company based in Luxembourg.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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Ciro Mazzarella created an economic empire with cigarette smuggling that arrived from Montenegro.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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MoroccoSupply
The Polverino clan imported hashish from Morocco to Italy via Spain, having a monopoly on the hashish trade since 1992.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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NetherlandsPresence
Seven members of the Secondigliano Alliance were arrested in the Netherlands, where they were running illicit business.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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PeruSupply
The Camorra's interest in Peru is entirely related to drug trafficking, as Peru is a major cocaine producer; Camorra clans have emissaries working in Peru and have established a virtual monopoly of the Peruvian cocaine trade.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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RomaniaPresence
Camorra clans in Romania deal in money laundering; members of the Sacco-Bocchetti clan and Casalesi clan have been arrested there, and the Casalesi clan held vast businesses in Romania.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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SpainPresence
The Camorra has acquired a strong presence in Spain since the early 1980s.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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SwitzerlandPresence
The Camorra has a presence in Switzerland for money laundering, arms and drug trafficking; the Casalesi clan is present throughout the country.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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The alleged super drug cartel headed by Raffaele Imperiale had meetings in the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, which is the base of the cartel.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
15
Antonio La Torre was the local 'Boss' in Aberdeen, Scotland, with legitimate businesses there.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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The Camorra operated in the United States, primarily in New York City, and later established a presence in Los Angeles, New York City, and Springfield, Massachusetts.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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BelgiumPresence
The Camorra has documented presence in Belgium.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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CanadaPresence
The Camorra has documented presence in Canada, where clans have invested in commercial and real estate activities.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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DenmarkPresence
The Camorra has documented presence in Denmark.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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FinlandPresence
The Camorra has documented presence in Finland.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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GermanyPresence
The Camorra has documented presence in Germany.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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IrelandPresence
The Camorra has documented presence in Ireland.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
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PortugalPresence
The Camorra has documented presence in Portugal.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra