The Italian mafia is one of the most secretive and powerful organised crime syndicates in the world - run by violent, ruthless criminals who make a fortune out of the drug trade - and it's operating right here in Australia, right now. In this joint Four Corners/Fairfax Media investigation, more than a year in the making, Four Corners reveals how the mafia continues to flourish in Australia despite major police operations. Toinght from 8.30pm on ABC TV. Four Corners | http://ab.co/1JswZWu | ABC A

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🇮🇹😎”Does the Mafia still exist in Italy?” This is a question I’m often asked by my students and guests. The short answer is “sí”: the Mafia still exists and remains deeply rooted in certain parts of the country. However, it’s important to clarify that the word “mafia” is often used incorrectly. Abroad, it’s commonly used as a catch-all term for any form of organized crime, but in Italy, each organization has its own distinct identity. The Mafia, in the strict sense, refers to the Sicilian gro