Moldovan mafia organization dismantled
Arrests made in Italy, members marked by tattoos
22 January, 18:39
(ANSA) - Venice, January 22 - About 20 Moldovan nationals
alleged to be part of a local mafia organization have been
arrested in Italy and Moldova.
The operation was coordinated by the Venice anti-mafia
investigations directorate.
Charges against those arrested include drug trafficking,
human trafficking, extortion, and duress.
The arrest warrants were carried out in collaboration with
Moldovan police.The organization based itself in Verona, a choice allegedly due to the fact that no other criminal organization was working on the ground there.
Investigators say that the members of the organization were distinguishable by tattoos on their bodies attesting to their 'life of crime' and membership in the group.
