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Sicilian mafia boss Santapaola dies in prison

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Benedetto “Nitto” Santapaola, one of the most powerful figures in the Sicilian mafia during the late 20th century, has died at the age of 87 after more than three decades behind bars.

181 suspected Cosa Nostra members arrested in morning raids on Tuesday Image: Carabinieri Palermo

181 Cosa Nostra members arrested

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police arrested 181 suspected Cosa Nostra members on Tuesday in a large operation linked to a Palermo investigation into the Mafia.

Senior Mafia figures released from prisons on furlough for Christmas or for 'model behaviour'.

Freed Senior Mafia Spark Alarm in Sicily

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Communities across Sicily are expressing unease as more than 20 senior mafia figures have been released from prison in the past three months. These men, many of whom were influential leaders in Cosa Nostra, are now returning to their former neighbourhoods, raising fears of renewed criminal activity.