'Ndrangheta Infiltration of City Council
The city council of Gioia Tauro was dissolved in 1991 because of infiltration by the 'Ndrangheta. In April 2008, it was dissolved for the second time for the same reason. The town is home to several 'ndrine, such as the Alvaro, Mammoliti, Molè and Piromalli families.
Gioia Tauro's former mayor and deputy mayor, Giorgio Dal Torrione, and Rosario Schiavone, were arrested on Mafia charges, on October 13, 2008. Both had been forced to step down in April when the city council was dissolved on suspicion of Mafia infiltration. 'Ndrangheta boss Gioacchino Piromalli was arrested as well along with his nephew, also named Gioacchino Piromalli, who is a lawyer. The mayors were accused of employing the younger Piromalli. Police believe the legal work was a front to enable the Piromallis to regain a slice of the business generated by Gioia Tauro, one of the largest container ports in Europe.
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