Word: ndrangheta
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...police joined their counterparts in the Drug Enforcement Administration in undercover storefront stings that penetrated the cartel's money-moving operations in Europe. In Rome, authorities arrested 30 people, including one member apiece from each of Italy's most legendary -- and lethal -- organized crime groups: the Mafia, Camorra and 'Ndrangheta. The arrests underscored the existence of a dangerous alliance between the Cali cartel, which controls 80% to 90% of the world cocaine production, and Italy's formidable organized crime groups. "Money is the life blood of a drug organization, and our efforts to dismantle the financial apparatus are as important...