The local 'Ndrangheta dominates the fruit and vegetable businesses in the area, according to Francesco Forgione, a former head of Italy's parliamentary Antimafia Commission. Several powerful criminal clans originate from the town, such as the Bellocco, Pesce and Ascone 'ndrine.
The local 'Ndrangheta is a powerful criminal organization that dominates the fruit and vegetable trade in the area, according to Francesco Forgione, a former head of Italy's parliamentary Antimafia Commission. Several prominent criminal families from the town, such as the Bellocco, Pesce, and Ascone 'ndrine, are known for their influence.