Operacion Amateur

[Dear Wiggo]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rujano-denies-any-links-to-the-operacion-amateur
The investigation, led by the Procura di Massa, netted 25 individuals linked to trafficking doping products, an industry valued at 425 million Euro, according to La Repubblica.

Are continental teams considered "amateur"? Vs pro-conti? I am guessing yes.

The story relates to an investigation from 2009.

I could connect some dots but, well, maybe some other time.