Sicily, Mafia

183 Mafiosos Arrested in Sicily Trying to Rebuild the Cosa Nostra Dome
Those arrested in the major operation, involving 1,200 carabinieri, are accused of mafia-type criminal association, attempted murder, aggravated extortion with mafia methods, drug trafficking, use and possession of weapons,
Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily
In the early 1990s crusading anti-mafia prosecutors were murdered as they tried to hit back. Then in 1993 the so-called boss of bosses, Salvatore "Toto" Riina, was arrested in Palermo, and in 2023 notorious mobster Matteo Messina Denaro was detained as he visited a local clinic.
Sicily police arrest 150 people in major Mafia blitz
The Sicilian Mafia, the inspiration for the "Godfather" movies, is no longer the force it once was, subject to years of crackdowns by authorities and overtaken in terms of power and wealth by Calabria's 'Ndrangheta.
Police blitz targeting Italian 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.
Major Mafia Crackdown: 130 Arrests Shake Sicily's Underworld
A large-scale sting operation in Palermo arrested around 130 people linked to the Sicilian mafia, Cosa Nostra, emphasizing its ongoing influence despite challenges. The operation also revealed ongoing criminal activities,
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.
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,
Sicily's gangsters forced to modernise but complain they can't get the staff
Sicily's Cosa Nostra has even started working with other gangs, including the notorious and far larger 'Ndrangheta in ...
Mafia dons slam 'miserable' quality of new recruits as they wish life was more like 'The Godfather'
Notorious Mafia figures were heard moaning about new recruits snitching to cops, and dreamt their lives were more like 'The ...
Italy detains more than 180 in anti-mafia raid
Italian police have arrested 181 suspected members of the Cosa Nostra mafia in a large-scale raid in Palermo, Sicily. The operation, carried out on T ...
Anti-mafia operation in Palermo: 181 arrests and a new organizational chart exposed
The Palermo District Anti-Mafia Directorate conducted a major operation involving over 1.200 Carabinieri, leading to the arrest of 181 individuals linked to Cosa Nostra. Those arrested included bosses ...
Barbera, Artisanal Sicilian Olive Oil Maker Launches New Visitor Experience
The "Olio Barbera Experience" allows visitors to Sicily to learn about the island's rich history in olive oil production.
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Sicilian Mob Suffers a 'Historic Blow'
The Mafia "continues to maintain its grip" in Sicily, according to local police, but that grip just loosened somewhat after ...
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Purchase proposals for Gesap (Palermo): there are reportedly four groups in the field
According to confidential rumours that reached AVIONEWS, there are four offers for the purchase of Gesap, the company that manages Palermo airport (Sicily), advanced by four groups:- One from ...