Andrea Innocenti In the late afternoon of October 28, the Carabinieri of the ROS (Special Operations Unit) together with the Cosenza Provincial Command carried out a large-scale anti-mafia operation in the Corigliano-Rossano area. The operation, coordinated with the Anti- Mafia Directorate (DDA) and the Catanzaro investigating judge (GIP ), led to the arrest of 41 individuals , marking one of the most significant anti- mafia operations in the region in recent years.
Arrests and restrictive measures: the operation's numbers
Of the forty-one arrested, 24 were jailed while 17 were placed under house arrest . The individuals arrested ranged from high-profile members to low-profile suspects, all involved in a complex criminal network that included, among other things, mafia association , murder , possession and carrying of weapons , extortion , and robbery.
The diversity of the charges suggests an organized structure capable of operating both locally and transnationally.
The involvement of Mayor Flavio Stasi
Among those placed under house arrest is Flavio Stasi , the center-left mayor of Corigliano-Rossano . His inclusion in the operation sparked considerable political outcry, as the measure was issued by the Catanzaro investigating judge at the request of the Anti-Mafia Department.
Stasi is accused of being part of a mafia-style political electoral pact , a charge which, if confirmed, would entail both criminal and administrative consequences for his institutional position.
The order of the Catanzaro investigating judge and the detailed charges
The order issued by the Catanzaro investigating judge lists a series of crimes aggravated by "mafia methods or purposes." These include fictitious ownership of assets , procuring evasion of punishment , and aiding and abetting illegal immigration . The charge of mafia-related electoral and political pacts is also particularly serious because it combines the criminal and political spheres, undermining citizens' trust in institutions.
Implications for the fight against the 'Ndrangheta in the area
This operation demonstrates law enforcement's determination to dismantle mafia networks in and around the province of Cosenza. The presence of public figures among those arrested reinforces the message that justice will not discriminate when it comes to organized crime. Investigations continue to identify further connections and bring to light all acts of corruption and violence linked to the 'Ndrangheta , with the goal of ensuring safety and legality for the citizens of Corigliano-Rossano and the entire region.