Italy's Crackdown on Chinese Mafia as Prato Engulfs in Fast Fashion War

Italian authorities have launched a sweeping operation targeting Chinese mafia groups across the country, arresting 13 individuals and seizing over 5,500 doses of crystal methamphetamine. The crackdown, which involved raids in 25 provinces including Milan, Rome, and Prato, marks a significant escalation in the fight against organized crime in Italy. The arrested individuals faced charges ranging from drug trafficking and sex trafficking to aggravated robbery, with police emphasizing that these gangs have been primarily targeting fellow Chinese nationals using intimidation and violence.

The Italian police described the Chinese mafia as operating with a