The Papalia are a powerful 'ndrina of the 'Ndrangheta originating from Platì, Calabria, Italy. They are heavily rooted in northern Italy, especially in the Milanese hinterland, with their stronghold in Buccinasco. Their main activities include drug trafficking (cocaine and heroin), extortion, and construction contract management. They have been involved in feuds and high-profile kidnappings, and many members have been arrested in major operations like Nord-Sud and Duomo Connection.
CRIMENET has extracted 33 linkages for this organization, including 27 cooperative ties across 14 organizations, 6 other connections and footprints in 3 countries.
The 'ndrina also operates in Australia , in particular in the Griffith, New South Wales area, where it is also allied to the Barbaro and Sergi 'ndrine.
Johnny Papalia (18 marzo 1924 – 31 maggio 1997) , boss dei Papalia ad Hamilton in Canada ... Frank Papalia (1930 - 2014) , boss dei Papalia ad Hamilton in Canada .
blocca un traffico di droga tra la Colombia e i paesi di Corsico, Assago, Buccinasco e Trezzano sul Naviglio riconducibile ai Barbaro-Papalia.