Six people were shot and killed that day amid a feud between two clans of the 'Ndrangheta organization, one of the most powerful mafia groups in Europe. But experts warn that this is not a sign that such organized crime groups have left Germany behind. ), which works to combat mafia activities in Germany and raise awareness about the continued presence of such networks. Europol agent David Ellero explains that mafia groups have infiltrated various industries, and see Germany as a refuge for money laundering as well as drug dealing. De Maizière also mentioned making it easier to seize assets of mafia groups.

Source: The Local July 13, 2017 09:45 UTC