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Dozens of suspected Mafia members arrested in busts across the eastern US
Extortion, loan sharking, smuggling, arson and gun trafficking are just some of the crimes dozens of suspected Mafia members have been charged with by US police.Extortion, loan sharking, smuggling, arson and gun trafficking are just some of the crimes dozens of suspected Mafia members have been charged with by US police.
Multiple arrests in anti-Ndrangheta operation
Italian police have made multiple arrests in connection with abetting the ‛Ndrangheta, Mafia-style criminal organization centered in the CalabriaItalian police have made multiple arrests in connection with abetting the ‛Ndrangheta, Mafia-style criminal organization centered in the Calabria
Romanian police break up "slavery" gang rescuing dozens of youngsters
Anti-mafia police have broken up a human trafficking gang in central Romania.Anti-mafia police have broken up a human trafficking gang in central Romania.
Sicilian mafia boss dies in Milan hospital
Italian mafia boss Bernardo “The Tractor” Provenzano – so named because of his habit of mowing enemies down – has died at a Milan hospital.Italian mafia boss Bernardo “The Tractor” Provenzano – so named because of his habit of mowing enemies down – has died at a Milan hospital.
Eleven arrested for getting fat on fraud at Milan's 2015 Food Expo
Milan’s Universal Expo 2015 was themed around food, and now it seems plenty filled their plates with lavish kickbacks, tax fraud, money laundering and criminal…Milan’s Universal Expo 2015 was themed around food, and now it seems plenty filled their plates with lavish kickbacks, tax fraud, money laundering and criminal…
Italian mafia boss captured in mountain village
Italy’s second biggest mafia boss has been arrested in Molochia, a small town in the Aspromonte mountains of Calabria.Italy’s second biggest mafia boss has been arrested in Molochia, a small town in the Aspromonte mountains of Calabria.
'Suburra' - Rome bathed in corruption and decadence
The Italian film noir ‘Suburra’ centres on the murky connections between organised crime and politics in Rome.The Italian film noir ‘Suburra’ centres on the murky connections between organised crime and politics in Rome.
Italian paramilitary police arrest 109 suspected Mafia members
A night time anti-Mafia operation in eastern Sicily has resulted in the arrests of 109 people. Those detained are suspected members of the LaudaniA night time anti-Mafia operation in eastern Sicily has resulted in the arrests of 109 people. Those detained are suspected members of the Laudani
Sporting Lorci five-a-side team quits after mafia-style threats
High-ranking five-a-side football team Sporting Locri is quitting the game after a series of threats made against the club’s president and hisHigh-ranking five-a-side football team Sporting Locri is quitting the game after a series of threats made against the club’s president and his
Italian police bust major cocaine smuggling ring
Finance police in Italy say a 130 kg of cocaine have been seized in Venice, busting a major drug smuggling ring. Nine people were arrested as part ofFinance police in Italy say a 130 kg of cocaine have been seized in Venice, busting a major drug smuggling ring. Nine people were arrested as part of
Mafia Capital trial opens in Rome
Former neo-fascist gangster Massimo Caminati is among those on trial for corruption.Former neo-fascist gangster Massimo Caminati is among those on trial for corruption.
Denis Villeneuve's 'Sicario' explores vicious cycle of evil
‘Sicario’ explores the violence of the Mexican drug cartels and the equally brutal response of the United States’ authorities. Directed by‘Sicario’ explores the violence of the Mexican drug cartels and the equally brutal response of the United States’ authorities. Directed by
Vittorio Casamonica's mafia-style funeral raises eyebrows in Rome
Questions are bring asked about why a lavish funeral for Vittorio Casamonica, a purported Italian crime boss, was allowed through the streets of RomeQuestions are bring asked about why a lavish funeral for Vittorio Casamonica, a purported Italian crime boss, was allowed through the streets of Rome
Rome becomes like 'Godfather' set for 'crime boss' showbiz funeral
A brass band played music from “The Godfather” movie at the funeral of purported Italian crime boss Vittorio Casamonica on Thursday (August 21). HisA brass band played music from “The Godfather” movie at the funeral of purported Italian crime boss Vittorio Casamonica on Thursday (August 21). His
Syria shelters antiques from potential ISIL destruction
Thousands of priceless antiquities in Syria are being gathered and stored in Damascus to protect them from the Islamic State militant group and otherThousands of priceless antiquities in Syria are being gathered and stored in Damascus to protect them from the Islamic State militant group and other
Italy arrests Mafia suspects after cracking Cosa Nostra's secret code words
Italian police have arrested 11 suspects linked to the fugitive mafia boss of Sicily’s Cosa Nostra, after cracking a secret sheep-farming code forItalian police have arrested 11 suspects linked to the fugitive mafia boss of Sicily’s Cosa Nostra, after cracking a secret sheep-farming code for
Toxic waste: An international business which benefits the Eco-Mafia
Many of these companies who are working illegaly in these areas are also working for famous Italian brand namesMany of these companies who are working illegaly in these areas are also working for famous Italian brand names
Massive seizure of property by anti-mafia police in Sicily
Some 1.6 billion euros worth of assets have been seized from a Sicilian family suspected of links to the local Cosa Nostra mafia. Among the propertySome 1.6 billion euros worth of assets have been seized from a Sicilian family suspected of links to the local Cosa Nostra mafia. Among the property
When governments don't help, vigilantes fight the drugs war in "Cartel Land"
“Cartel Land” is a new documentary directed by Matthew Heineman about two citizens action groups in Mexico City and in the US who rise up and make a“Cartel Land” is a new documentary directed by Matthew Heineman about two citizens action groups in Mexico City and in the US who rise up and make a
Dirty business: mafia's toxic waste crimes spread across Europe
The illegal dumping of domestic and sometimes even hazardous industrial waste by the mafia has long been a problem in Italy. Now it has emerged thatThe illegal dumping of domestic and sometimes even hazardous industrial waste by the mafia has long been a problem in Italy. Now it has emerged that
Environmental pollution: full debate
To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about environmental pollution in Europe, please click on the link above.To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about environmental pollution in Europe, please click on the link above.
Expo exposed: corruption at Milan's global food event leaves a sour taste
It is meant to showcase Milan as a dynamic, vibrant hub on the world stage but Expo2015 has been tarnished by corruption scandals. The six-month longIt is meant to showcase Milan as a dynamic, vibrant hub on the world stage but Expo2015 has been tarnished by corruption scandals. The six-month long
Italian mafia boss arrested in Brazil after 30 years on the run
An Italian mafia boss who had been on the run for 30 years has been arrested in Brazil. Pasquale Scotti was captured in the northeast city of RecifeAn Italian mafia boss who had been on the run for 30 years has been arrested in Brazil. Pasquale Scotti was captured in the northeast city of Recife
Italian police arrest 39 alleged Mafia members in Sicily
Police in Sicily have arrested 39 individuals and seized assets worth some €10m as part of crackdown on three Palermo Mafia gangs on suspicion ofPolice in Sicily have arrested 39 individuals and seized assets worth some €10m as part of crackdown on three Palermo Mafia gangs on suspicion of
Sicilian Godfather's house to become police barracks
The seized house of a mafia chief in Sicily is to be used as a police barracks. The villa belonged to Toto Riina, the biggest boss in recent mafiaThe seized house of a mafia chief in Sicily is to be used as a police barracks. The villa belonged to Toto Riina, the biggest boss in recent mafia
Go after the money say Europe's top crime fighters
At least 110 billion euros a year and growing – organised crime costs Europe the equivalent of the first Greek bailout every year. With evidence ofAt least 110 billion euros a year and growing – organised crime costs Europe the equivalent of the first Greek bailout every year. With evidence of
Organised crime: full debate
To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about organised crime in Europe, please click on the link above.To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about organised crime in Europe, please click on the link above.
Pope visits Scampia, urges Camorra criminals 'return to honesty'
Pope Francis has visited one of Italy’s most dangerous neighbourhoods in the city of Naples. Scampia has been described as a forgotten, crumblingPope Francis has visited one of Italy’s most dangerous neighbourhoods in the city of Naples. Scampia has been described as a forgotten, crumbling
Al Capone Miami Beach mansion restored for video sets
The new owners of Al Capone's house in Miami Beach are restoring the property as they hope to rent it out for commercial, photo and movie productions and cash in on the U.S. gangster's mystique.The new owners of Al Capone's house in Miami Beach are restoring the property as they hope to rent it out for commercial, photo and movie productions and cash in on the U.S. gangster's mystique.
Italian police seize Rome restaurants in anti-mafia raid
Italian police have seized two restaurants in Rome as part of a major anti-mafia raid in the city. The owner of both establishments was arrested onItalian police have seized two restaurants in Rome as part of a major anti-mafia raid in the city. The owner of both establishments was arrested on