Italian police nab suspected gang members

06/06/12 18:40 CET

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Police in Italy on Wednesday launched anti-mafia raids across the country, arresting 47 people.

Those detained are suspected of belonging to the Camorra, the Neapolitan version of the Mafia, and illegally possessing firearms.

Authorities also seized some 3 million euros in assets .

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