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Jan 2021
23m 34s

Italy’s secretive ‘Ndrangheta Mafia on t...

CBC
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More than 350 people currently face trial for their alleged connections with one of Italy’s most powerful Mafia syndicates, the ‘Ndrangheta. The crime group is known for its secrecy. Bosses, accused of murder, money laundering, and drug trafficking, often hide in bunkers in Calabria, even though their business extends around the world. Italy has not held a M ... Show More
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