130 Arrested in Major Blow to Sicilian Mafia
On Tuesday, Italian police arrested 130 alleged members of the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo on charges including drug trafficking, attempted murder, extortion, illegal online gambling, and illegal firearm possession, highlighting the group's continued criminal activity despite past setbacks.
130 Arrested in Major Blow to Sicilian Mafia
On Tuesday, Italian police arrested 130 alleged members of the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo on charges including drug trafficking, attempted murder, extortion, illegal online gambling, and illegal firearm possession, highlighting the group's continued criminal activity despite past setbacks.
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36% Bias Score
Resurgence of Sicilian Mafia Prompts Alarm
Families of Mafia victims and journalists are expressing alarm over the resurgence of the Cosa Nostra in Sicily, citing recent releases of convicted mobsters and threats against those investigating the mafia, prompting calls for a reassessment of parole policies and increased anti-mafia efforts.
Resurgence of Sicilian Mafia Prompts Alarm
Families of Mafia victims and journalists are expressing alarm over the resurgence of the Cosa Nostra in Sicily, citing recent releases of convicted mobsters and threats against those investigating the mafia, prompting calls for a reassessment of parole policies and increased anti-mafia efforts.
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64% Bias Score
Over 20 Unrepentant Sicilian Mafia Members Released, Raising Fears of Resurgence
More than 20 high-ranking Sicilian Mafia members, including leaders of major Palermo families who never cooperated with authorities, have been released in Italy over the past three months due to relaxed laws, sparking fears of a resurgence in Mafia activity and prompting concerns from victims' famil...
Over 20 Unrepentant Sicilian Mafia Members Released, Raising Fears of Resurgence
More than 20 high-ranking Sicilian Mafia members, including leaders of major Palermo families who never cooperated with authorities, have been released in Italy over the past three months due to relaxed laws, sparking fears of a resurgence in Mafia activity and prompting concerns from victims' famil...
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48% Bias Score
Italian Mafias Exploit Tourism, Poised for Further Gains from Upcoming Events
Italian mafias generate €3.3 billion yearly from tourism, exploiting vulnerable businesses, and are poised to profit further from upcoming major events like the 2026 Olympics and 2025 Jubilee, according to Demoskopika.
Italian Mafias Exploit Tourism, Poised for Further Gains from Upcoming Events
Italian mafias generate €3.3 billion yearly from tourism, exploiting vulnerable businesses, and are poised to profit further from upcoming major events like the 2026 Olympics and 2025 Jubilee, according to Demoskopika.
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40% Bias Score
Massive Cosa Nostra Crackdown in Palermo: Over 180 Arrests
Over 180 suspected members of the Sicilian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, were arrested in Palermo and surrounding areas following a large-scale operation involving over 1200 officers; the arrests resulted from months-long surveillance of encrypted communications between imprisoned and free bosses, revealing t...
Massive Cosa Nostra Crackdown in Palermo: Over 180 Arrests
Over 180 suspected members of the Sicilian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, were arrested in Palermo and surrounding areas following a large-scale operation involving over 1200 officers; the arrests resulted from months-long surveillance of encrypted communications between imprisoned and free bosses, revealing t...
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44% Bias Score
Prison Boss Continues Criminal Operations, Family Arrested in 8 Million Euro Asset Seizure
Oscar Pecorelli, serving a life sentence since 2010, continued to lead the Lo Russo clan from prison using smuggled phones, directing money laundering and extortion through his wife and son, resulting in their arrests and the seizure of 8 million euros in assets.
Prison Boss Continues Criminal Operations, Family Arrested in 8 Million Euro Asset Seizure
Oscar Pecorelli, serving a life sentence since 2010, continued to lead the Lo Russo clan from prison using smuggled phones, directing money laundering and extortion through his wife and son, resulting in their arrests and the seizure of 8 million euros in assets.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Anti-Mafia Operation Exposes 'Ndrangheta's Economic Infiltration
A major anti-mafia operation in Canavese, Italy, revealed links between the 'Ndrangheta and international drug trafficking, prompting concerns about mafia infiltration in the local economy and highlighting the need for stronger political will and action to combat its adaptable strategies.
Italian Anti-Mafia Operation Exposes 'Ndrangheta's Economic Infiltration
A major anti-mafia operation in Canavese, Italy, revealed links between the 'Ndrangheta and international drug trafficking, prompting concerns about mafia infiltration in the local economy and highlighting the need for stronger political will and action to combat its adaptable strategies.
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52% Bias Score
Milan Ultra Leader Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Bust
The leader of AC Milan's ultras, Luca Lucci, has been arrested again for drug trafficking as part of a wider investigation into an organization linked to the Calabrian mafia.
Milan Ultra Leader Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Bust
The leader of AC Milan's ultras, Luca Lucci, has been arrested again for drug trafficking as part of a wider investigation into an organization linked to the Calabrian mafia.
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24% Bias Score