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64 minPG-13documentary

Synopsis

Weapons from Switzerland fueled the rise of mafia-like structures in Calabrian Mesoraca during the 1990s, with Ticino as the trade hub.

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Why Watch

  • Find out how Swiss weapons fueled Calabrian crime.
  • See the impact of 'Ndrangheta on a small Swiss town.
  • Meet the key players in the arms trade of the 1990s.

Did You Know

  • The mafia structures in Mesoraca were built in the 1990s.
  • Weapons from Switzerland were crucial to the rise of the 'Ndrangheta.
  • Ticino served as the main hub for illegal arms trade linked to the 'Ndrangheta.

Perfect For

Organized crime studiesSwiss history enthusiastsArms trafficking research
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Frequently Asked Questions

What illegal trade hub was involved in the Calabrian mafia structures?

Ticino was the hub of the illegal trade related to the Calabrian mafia structures.

When were the mafia-like structures in Mesoraca built up?

The mafia-like structures in Calabrian Mesoraca were built up in the 1990s.

Where did the weapons used by the 'Ndrangheta come from?

The weapons used by the 'Ndrangheta mainly came from Switzerland.

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