Italian Police Arrest 181 People During Major Crackdown on Mafia Revival in Sicily

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Italian Police Arrest 181 in ‘Important Blow’ to Cosa Nostra

The arrests, which came after two years of investigations, covered a range of charges, including mafia affiliation, drug trafficking, extortion and attempted murder.

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New York Times

‘Historic blow’ to Sicilian mafia after more than 180 arrests by Italian police

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said several alleged mafia bosses were among those arrested and described the sting as a "very hard blow to Cosa Nostra". Over 50kg of drugs were also seized.

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Wiretaps reveal the ‘miserable’ state of Italian mafia before 183 arrested

The fact that mafia bosses were trying to reorganise and rebuild the criminal network as soon as they were released from prison shows “the extraordinary resilience” of Cosa Nostra, said John Dickie, an expert on Italy’s various mafia groups.

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Police blitz targeting Italian mafia nets nearly 150 arrests: "Historic blow"

More than 1,000 people have been arrested in Italy for crimes including drug trafficking and murder. The arrests were made in the city of Lampedusa, which is home to many of the country's most notorious drug dealers. Police say the arrests are the result of an investigation by the Italian National Police.

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Italian police arrest 181 people in bid to prevent mafia revival in Sicily

Italian police have carried out a series of raids against mafia clans operating in and around Palermo, Sicily. More than 1200 police officers took part in the major operation, and the Carabinieri military police said the action was aimed at the development of the mafia in the area. In the raids, the largest in years …

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Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily

Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily. Raids seen as bid by authorities to stop the Mafia rebuilding its governing body. A number of Mafia bosses have been released from jail in recent months on appeal. But investigators say those still behind bars have used encrypted mobile phones to continue their activities.

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Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily - Public Radio of Armenia

More than 1,2000 officers were involved in the operation. The raids were seen as a bid to stop the Mafia rebuilding its governing body. A number of Mafia bosses have been released from jail in recent months. But investigators say those still behind bars have used encrypted mobile phones to continue their activities.

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Italian police arrest more than 180 in Sicily mafia crackdown

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181 Mafia arrests in Sicilian crackdown

181 Mafia arrests in Sicilian crackdown. The predominant mafia group in Sicily are called the La Cosa Nostra. With their glamourisation in film and popular culture it is possible to forget how prolifically the Italian mafia abuse systems. The Carabinieri said that they implement “the systematic use of encrypted smartphones…which allow secure communications”

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Italian police arrest 181 during large-scale Mafia raids in Sicily

More than 1,200 officers were involved in the operation which resulted in the arrest of 181 suspected members of Mafia clans. The raids were the biggest in a number of years and were seen by Italian authorities as a way to stop the Mafia’s governing body - known as a Cupola - from rebuilding in Palermo.

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130 Arrested in Major Sicilian Mafia Sting

Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo. The suspects were charged with various crimes, including drug trafficking, attempted murder, extortion, illegal online gambling and illegal possession of firearms. Cosa Nostra terrorized Italy in the 1980s and 1990s, but has since been overtaken as Europe's most powerful mob by the Calabrian ‘Ndrangheta.

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Sicily police target 180 mafiosi in major operation - World News

More than 1,200 officers from the island mobilised at dawn as part of the operation. Those arrested are accused of crimes including mafia-type criminal association, attempted murder, extortion, drug trafficking and illegal gambling. The investigation has revealed the extent of the clans' drug dealing, and also how bosses transmit orders from inside prison using encrypted mobile phones.

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Italian police prevent the return of Cosa Nostra with the arrest of 150 gangsters in Sicily

Nearly 1,200 police personnel were mobilized for the operation, coordinated by the Palermo prosecutor's office.

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Italy arrests over 180 suspected mafia members (VIDEO)

Italian police have carried out a large-scale raid against the Cosa Nostra mafia in Palermo. 181 suspected members, including high-ranking bosses and extortionists, have been arrested. The authorities described the arrests as a “hard blow” to organized crime.

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