’Ndrangheta organized crime Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam Volle Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 18, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question ’Ndrangheta, criminal organization that originated in Italy’s Calabria region. One of the most extensive and powerful criminal enterprises in the world, the syndicate has engaged in illegal activities as diverse as embezzlement, fraud, extortion, waste dumping, and the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and humans. It is believed that the ’Ndrangheta’s operations may earn as much as $60 billion annually. The organization’s name is thought to derive from the Greek word andragathia, meaning “bravery or manly virtue.” The ’Ndrangheta is made up of units known as locali (often translated as “families” or “clans”), each of which may have multiple branches (’ndrine). ...(100 of 855 words)

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