Sicilian Mafia, Italian police

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.
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.
'Historic blow' to Sicilian mafia after more than 180 arrests by Italian police
A total of 1,200 officers were involved in the operation aimed at dismantling mafia clans in several districts of the capital Palermo.
Italy carries out biggest crackdown against Sicilian mafia in decades
Though mobsters terrorised Sicily for decades, harsh crackdowns in the 1990s and early 2000s seriously weakened the Cosa Nostra, with many of its top bosses dead or imprisoned and its once-tight grip over Sicilian society relaxed.
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,
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 in large-scale raid on Sicilian Mafia
The Italian government on Tuesday arrested no fewer than 130 people in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo. The fresh arrests indicate that the organization has remained a significant criminal force despite setbacks in recent decades.
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,
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.
Italian police arrest 181 during massive Mafia crackdown in Sicily
Italian authorities launched a series of raids across the city of Palermo today and managed to capture 181 people suspected to be involved with the Italian mafia
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