A major operation targeting the Italian Mafia, particularly the 'Ndrangheta, unfolded across Germany and Italy, leading to 29 arrests.

The coordinated raids spanned four German states—Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland—as well as multiple Italian provinces.

Among those arrested was a German police officer accused of aiding the 'Ndrangheta.

Authorities revealed that Baden-Württemberg, with its economic and geographic advantages, serves as a key hub for Mafia activities in Germany.

The 'Ndrangheta, known for dominating the European cocaine market, has deep roots in the region.

This operation was part of a joint effort between German and Italian authorities, supported by Interpol's I-CAN project, which has facilitated over 100 arrests globally since 2020.