Naples Police Arrest Alleged Orlando Clan Associate in Drug Trafficking Operation
A recent crackdown on organized crime in the northern suburbs of Naples led to the arrest of Andrea Felaco, a 30-year-old man with prior offenses, on Monday afternoon. Police seized 60 grams of cocaine and €1,200 in cash, alleging the drugs were intended for distribution.
The arrest, carried out by officers from the Secondigliano police station, highlights the ongoing struggle against the orlando clan, a notorious criminal association operating in the Phlegraean area. deputy Commissioner Tommaso Pintauro directed the operation, which began with a high-speed interception of Felaco along Capodichino.After a brief pursuit, officers apprehended him in Piazza Giuseppe Di Vittorio.
A subsequent search revealed the concealed cocaine and cash. Felaco is now detained at Poggioreale prison, awaiting a hearing to validate his arrest. This is not Felaco’s first encounter with law enforcement; in July 2017, police raided a garage linked to the Orlando clan – owned by Felaco at the time – uncovering a significant arsenal of weapons.
The 2017 raid revealed four Kalashnikovs, a machine gun, a rifle, three semi-automatic pistols, and approximately 600 rounds of ammunition, all in working order. Stolen scooters and a van were also recovered, alongside three bladed weapons, wigs, and bulletproof vests. This discovery underscored the Orlando clan’s capacity for violence and intimidation.
The recent arrest of Felaco is part of a broader task force targeting drug trafficking and escalating violence in Naples’ northern outskirts. Just days prior, an unidentified group detonated a homemade bomb at a newly opened pizzeria-diner in the San Pietro neighborhood of Patierno, an act widely interpreted as an attempt to enforce the Naples racket, or extortion scheme.
Despite numerous arrests, the practice of extortion remains a persistent problem, demonstrating the resilience of organized crime in the region. The ongoing police efforts signal a commitment to dismantling these networks and restoring security to the affected communities.
Why: Naples police are cracking down on organized crime, specifically targeting the Orlando clan and their drug trafficking operations. Who: Andrea Felaco, a 30-year-old with a prior criminal record, was arrested. Deputy Commissioner Tommaso Pintauro led the operation. The Orlando clan is the primary criminal organization involved. What: Felaco was arrested after a high-speed chase and subsequent search revealed 60 grams of cocaine and €1,200 in cash. He is also linked to a 2017 weapons cache discovered at a garage he owned. How: Police intercepted Felaco during a pursuit, apprehended him, and then searched him, leading to the discovery of the drugs and cash. The case ended with Felaco’s detention at Poggioreale prison, awaiting a hearing to validate his arrest. The broader operation continues, addressing both drug trafficking and extortion attempts, like the recent bombing of a pizzeria.
