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In a remarkable alignment of interests, Italy's powerful mafias seem to have consciously opted out of the fentanyl trade, a decision that has significantly benefited public health. Drawing parallels to fictional portrayals of organized crime leaders eschewing "dirty business," law enforcement officials observe that real-life mafiosi have largely kept this potent synthetic opioid out of the country.
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Law enforcement in Italy has observed that the country's major organized crime syndicates appear to have collectively avoided involvement in the fentanyl trade over the last decade. This stands in contrast to the significant impact fentanyl has had on drug markets and public health in many other countries.
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Despite Italy's relative freedom from the fentanyl crisis, the underlying threat posed by organized crime remains significant. The fact that mafias have reportedly avoided the fentanyl trade does not signify a reduction in their overall criminal activity or a newfound respect for public welfare.
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