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born 1958 Italy

Nicola Gratteri (1958) is an Italian prosecutor. He grew up in southern Italy and after he witnessed the brutal methods of the 'Ndrangheta mafia group, he resolved to work against them.

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I find it easier to collaborate with Colombia and Peru than with Malta. If Malta decides not to collaborate with Italy, or responds six months or a year late, the investigation will be useless.

Drug trafficking has become big business for the 'ndrangheta, which has sent its men to South America to buy cocaine at the lowest price.

With the money from seizures, the 'Ndrangheta entered the construction and public procurement business.

The 'Ndrangheta sells cocaine wholesale to Cosa Nostra and the Camorra, as well as distributing it itself in central and northern Italy.

(About the public office abuse, Article 323 of the Italian Penal Code) Abolishing abuse of office is a favor to those with connections; those in power do not want to be controlled.

Today, it is the politicians who seek out the members of the 'Ndrangheta and not vice versa. To obtain votes in exchange for contracts.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Nicola Gratteri (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.