Suspected Mafia Figure Executed in Gangland Hit Sparks Police Alert for Revenge Attacks

A suspected high-ranking individual associated with the Calabrian mafia, John Peter Latorre, was fatally shot outside his residence in Greenvale, leading to concerns of potential retaliatory attacks in the underworld.

Details of the murder were confirmed by sources within the criminal underworld and law enforcement circles, indicating Latorre’s long-standing affiliation with the secretive ‘Ndrangheta.

John Peter Latorre, aged 64, was ambushed and shot as he was leaving his home in Buchanan Place, intending to go to work, according to Detective Senior Sergeant Danny Travaglini.

The police are on high alert for any retaliatory strikes that might escalate the situation, as these types of assassinations often trigger a violent chain reaction within criminal organizations.

While not explicitly stating organized crime connections, Travaglini hinted at the possibility, emphasizing the need for caution and vigilance due to potential retribution in such scenarios.

Latorre, a known figure to law enforcement, was a director at Latorre’s Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers situated in the Melbourne Market in Epping.

The Greenvale crime scene was swarmed by police shortly after the shooting, with investigations expanding to neighboring areas, underscoring the seriousness of the incident.

The Calabrian mafia, commonly referred to as the ‘Honoured Society‘, has historically been entrenched in Australian society, with significant influence and control in various sectors.

Linking back to key historical events and criminal figures, Latorre’s demise reignites interest in unsolved crimes such as the murder of Rocco “Rocky” Iaria and the controversial visa case involving Francesco Madafferi.

Various investigations by law enforcement entities such as Operation Inca and the Australian Federal Police have shed light on the deep-seated connections within the Italian organised crime syndicates operating in Australia.

As the fallout from Latorre’s death unfolds, the intricate web of relationships, political lobbying, and criminal activities that have long been associated with figures like him comes back into the limelight, prompting a reevaluation of past events and investigations.