Morabito 'ndrina

The Morabito 'ndrina is a powerful clan of the 'Ndrangheta, a criminal and mafia-type organisation in Calabria, Italy. The 'ndrina is based in Africo, located in the Locride area, from where operations conducted in northern Italy and abroad are directed. In Milan, the Morabito 'ndrina main allies are the Bruzzaniti and Palamara 'ndrine, both also originally from Africo. The Morabitos also maintain strong ties with the Maisano, Pansera, Versace, Zappia, Mollica, Criaco, and Scriva 'ndrine. The group is established in the provinces of Varese, Como, and Monza and Brianza. In Rome, they have been reported to operate in the Flaminio district. The 'ndrina has extended its network to other European countries, South America, and Africa. Its leader until his arrest in 2004 was Giuseppe Morabito, known as U Tiradrittu, who was the most wanted Calabrian fugitive at the time.