Italian criminal organization based in Bari, founded by the Mercante and Diomede families. Active in drug trafficking and cigarette smuggling, operating in the Carrassi, Libertà, San Paolo, and Poggiofranco neighborhoods. Known for the 2000 San Valentino massacre targeting the rival Strisciuglio clan. Key members have been arrested and convicted.
CRIMENET has extracted 8 linkages for this organization, including 4 cooperative ties across 3 organizations, 3 conflicts across 2 organizations and 1 other connections.