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White in a sea of colours : the power of the ‘Ndrangheta in cocaine trafficking and their modus operandi
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Florence : European University Institute, 2023
EUI; STG; Master Thesis
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ROSSI, Alessia, White in a sea of colours : the power of the ‘Ndrangheta in cocaine trafficking and their modus operandi, Florence : European University Institute, 2023, EUI, STG, Master Thesis - https://hdl.handle.net/1814/76063
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Organised crime is one of the most important threats to the functioning of the rule of law and democracy. This research will analyse why the ‘ndrangheta, with its structure, ranks among the most powerful mafias. Specifically, consideration will be paid to cocaine trafficking, which is their most profitable supply channel. One of their main strengths is having ‘ndrine located all over the world, especially in Latin America. There, brokers manage to contract with key organisations, such as the Urabeños. Moreover, to carry out operations mainly via containers, they have trusted corrupt accomplices in the ports. In the latter, the ‘ndrangheta may not only have influence but even be embedded, as in the case of the port of Gioia Tauro. Finally, it will be examined not only the transnational approach but also the need for a national response of increasing port security in limiting the infiltration of the Calabrian mafia.
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Award date: 15 June 2023
Supervisor: Prof. Emma Lees (European University Institute)
Supervisor: Prof. Emma Lees (European University Institute)