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Italian police arrest around 130 people in massive mafia crackdown
Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite setbacks in recent decades.
Italian Police Arrest 181 in ‘Important Blow’ to Cosa Nostra
Scores of people suspected of being affiliated with the resurgent mob were arrested Tuesday during overnight raids in Palermo and the surrounding area.
Italy arrests 130 people in large-scale raid on Sicilian Mafia
Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite setbacks in recent decades.
Police blitz targeting mafia nets nearly 150 arrests: "Historic blow"
Warrants were issued against a total of 183 people, 36 of whom were already in custody, for crimes including attempted murder, extortion and drug trafficking, police said.
Over 100 Sicilian mafia members arrested by Italian police
Italian police carried out a large-scale sting operation against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, arresting around 130 people. The suspects were charged with various crimes, including drug trafficking,
Italy carries out biggest crackdown against Sicilian mafia in decades
Italian police have arrested 160 members of Sicily’s Cosa Nostra, after wiretaps revealed moves by mafia families to recruit a new generation of footsoldiers and recreate their once-powerful ruling council.
Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily
Italian police have launched a series of raids targeting Mafia clans operating in and around the Sicilian capital Palermo. More than 1,2000 officers were involved in the operation, which the military Carabinieri force said was aimed at "dismantling" the area's Mafia.
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Dark side of Spanish tourist hotspot hijacked by violent Mafia-style gangsters
Three Italian mafia mobsters were arrested on drug trafficking charges in recent days – in none other than Marbella. The Spanish hotspot has become home to many of the world’s toughest gangs ...
CBS News1mon
3 "extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain, police say
Spanish police on Monday said they had arrested three "extremely dangerous" suspected mafia members wanted in ... was carried out with the help of the Italian police.
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Would the Mafia ever order a hit on Pope Francis?
Pope Francis has declared a sort of holy war on the Mafia. And it's not unreasonable ... [CNN] But the murder of a modern-day pope over money wouldn't be unprecedented... at least in fiction.
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Italian Mob Fugitive Caught In Caribbean After Posting Cooking Videos Online
The 'Ndrangheta is described by Interpol as "one of the most extensive and powerful criminal organizations in the world," and "is considered the only Italian mafia organization present on every ...