Proactive investigations

They are conducted through a systemic and regular study of criminal phenomena and the analysis of activities carried out by individuals suspected of being members of Mafia-type organisations. In particular, proactive investigations are used to address: 

• structural features of criminal organisations;
• domestic and international branches and ties;
• targets and modus operandi;
• any other form of crime committed by these criminal syndicates, including racketeering activities.

Information gathering is the starting point of investigative activities for which an on-the- spot assessment of the reliability and true nature of allegations is required. 

These activities are carried out in four different areas covering information collection, economic and financial operations, money laundering and public contracts control.