Lezioni di 'Ndrangheta #6: Il summit di Montalto

'Ndrangheta Lessons #6: The Montalto Summit - On October 26, 1969, in the heart of the Aspromonte mountains, the history of the 'Ndrangheta changed forever. What was supposed to be a secret summit to decide the fate of the Calabrian criminal underworld turned into one of the most audacious and significant police operations of the postwar period. 📌 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS LESSON: In this video, we reconstruct the details of the Montalto Summit: from the silent march of the sixteen officers led by Marshal Gregorio Anello to the famous words of Giuseppe Zappia, who, in front of over a hundred members, attempted to impose a unification between the views of Mico Tripodo, Antonio Macrì, and Peppe Nirta. We will explore the transcripts of the time, the unexpected testimonies of those who "spilled the beans" before Commissioner Sabatino, and the importance of a trial, the one in Locri, which for the first time attempted to demonstrate the existence of a unified, top-down structure, decades before the crime of mafia association was codified. In this episode: •⁠ ⁠The raid on the Serro Juncari clearing and the firefight •⁠ ⁠The role of the lookouts and the misdirection of student Vincenzo Scopelliti •⁠ ⁠The convictions and acquittals of the historic crime bosses •⁠ ⁠Why Montalto is considered the judicial ancestor of the 2010 Operation Crime A story of archaic traditions and modern criminal strategies, suspended between the Sanctuary of Polsi and the courtroom. Watch the full video to find out how a group of "old-fashioned" police officers managed to uncover the mountain's summit. 📍 CHAPTERS 00:00 October 26, 1969: The operation that changed the history of the 'Ndrangheta 00:52 Sabatino, Santillo, and Anello: the men of the Montalto raid 01:39 The arrival at Serro Juncari and the cars hidden in the bush 02:21 The first lookouts: the Romeos, Pellegrino, and Sergio 03:08 Vincenzo Scopelliti, the nineteen-year-old lookout who misled the police 04:22 The shootout in the clearing and the bosses' escape 06:23 The arrests: Giuseppe Zappia and the six arrested in the circle 08:36 The investigation by Commissioner Alberto Sabatino 10:09 Antonino Furnari's confession on the night of October 27 11:42 "There is no more 'Ndrangheta than Tripodo, Macrì, or Nirta": the words of Zappia 2:53 PM The three themes of the summit: unification, Polsi, and the fight against the police 4:48 PM The 1970 Locri trial: lenient sentences and the three acquitted bosses 8:32 PM The 1979 appeal and the murder of Mico Tripodo 10:23 PM From Montalto to Crimine Infinito 2010: the historical legacy — Who I am: Pietro Comito, journalist specializing in judicial reporting and organized crime. Author of numerous investigations into mafias and bloody events in Calabria. Writer and television writer. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL for the next episodes of "Lezioni di 'Ndrangheta" and turn on notifications so you don't miss Lesson 7! 📚 PROCEDURAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC SOURCES: •⁠ ⁠The rulings of the Locri Court •⁠ ⁠The rulings of the Reggio Calabria Court of Appeal ⚠️ SENSITIVE CONTENT: This video deals with organized crime and reconstructs historical judicial events. The facts narrated are based on court documents, rulings, police reports, and documented journalistic sources. Respect for the victims and their families is a priority. 💬 Leave a comment with your opinion and share to support independent investigative journalism. 📱 Follow me on social media:   / pietrocomitogiornalistaontheroad     / pietro.comito.giornalista   Understanding the mafia to fight it. Remembering the victims to never forget. ©️ 2026 Pietro Comito - Journalist Original journalistic content protected by copyright. 🎯 COMPLETE SERIES: → Lesson 1: Organization of the Criminal Society → Lesson 2: Codes and Rites → Lesson 3: The Kidnapping Industry → Lesson 4: De Stefano, a Story Within History → Lesson 5: Drug Trafficking #Ndrangheta #MontaltoSummit #Aspromonte #HistoryOfTheNdrangheta #InvestigativeJournalism #PietroComito #OrganizedCrime #CalabrianMafia #1969 #LocriTrial