Scandal in Italy as Inter and Milan Fans Are Linked to Illegal Activities

Italian police have launched a major operation, arresting dozens of members of ultra groups from both Inter and Milan, dismantling a criminal network that had infiltrated the football world. The arrested individuals are suspected of serious crimes, including organized crime, extortion, and violence.

The operation, coordinated by Milan's Anti-Mafia Directorate, took place in the early hours of the morning and involved the State Police and the Guardia di Finanza. Among those detained were prominent leaders from both ultra factions, such as Marco Ferdico from Inter and Luca Lucci from Milan.

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Some Milan and Inter fans are in trouble

Investigations have revealed that these ultra groups had evolved into criminal organizations controlling various illegal activities related to football, such as ticket scalping, extortion of local merchants, and stadium violence. Authorities also suspect ties to the 'Ndrangheta, the notorious Calabrian mafia.

The murder of Antonio Bellocco, a key ultra leader for Inter, last September was the catalyst for this police operation. Investigators believe the killing was tied to a dispute over control of illegal activities surrounding football.

With this operation, Italian authorities aim to dismantle the criminal networks that had infiltrated football and restore order in the stadiums.

• Large-scale police operation: Italian police conducted a massive operation against the ultra groups of Inter and Milan.
• Mass arrests: Dozens of individuals, including leaders from both ultra factions, were detained.
• Serious charges: The detainees are suspected of organized crime, extortion, violence, and mafia connections.
• Links to the 'Ndrangheta: There are suspicions that the ultra groups had ties to the powerful Calabrian mafia.
• Bellocco's murder: The murder of a prominent ultra leader triggered the investigation.

Further Analysis:

• Impact on Italian football: The operation’s effect on Italian football, especially on Inter and Milan, could be explored.
• Preventive measures: A discussion on steps needed to prevent organized crime from infiltrating football.
• Combatting stadium violence: Analyzing how this operation fits into broader efforts to curb violence in football stadiums.