Italian Police Arrest Over 180 Suspected Cosa Nostra Members in Major Raid

Authorities in Sicily detained key Mafia figures following months of surveillance, disrupting criminal operations tied to murder, extortion, and illegal gambling.

• A coordinated operation involving 1,200 officers led to the arrest of 181 suspected members of the Cosa Nostra in Palermo and nearby regions.
• Among those arrested were several high-ranking Mafia bosses allegedly involved in crimes such as murder, extortion, drug trafficking, and illegal gambling.
• Investigators uncovered the network through intercepted communications, including encrypted messages and conversations overheard via surveillance devices.
• The Cosa Nostra's operations reportedly included lucrative ventures in online gambling, as well as a welfare fund to support families of imprisoned members.
• The raid marks a significant blow to the Mafia's influence in Sicily, though authorities continue to pursue additional suspects still at large.

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