Spanish police arrest alleged Calabrian mafia leader Domenico Paviglianiti

Spanish police have apprehended Domenico Paviglianiti, identified as the leader of a prominent Calabrian mafia clan, in the central province of Soria. The arrest marks a significant success for Interpol's Project ICAN, a global initiative aimed at dismantling the Italian 'Ndrangheta mafia.

Sources within the police force described Paviglianiti as a "high-value target" sought by Italian authorities. He faces serious charges, including crimes against persons, drug trafficking, and money laundering. The operation was the result of months of close collaboration between Spain's National Police and Italy's Guardia di Finanza in Reggio Calabria.

Investigators had been tracking Paviglianiti, suspecting he was hiding in Soria to evade Italian justice. A police operation was established around his suspected residence, leading to his detection and arrest by the National Police's UDYCO unit, with assistance from local officers in Soria.