183 suspected Mafia members arrested by Italian police

Italian authorities crack down on Cosa Nostra clans based in Palermo

Stars Insider

11/02/25 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Crime

Italian police carried out a large-scale operation against the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo, targeting 183 individuals linked to Cosa Nostra. Over 1,200 officers were deployed across the island and other parts of Italy, according to a police statement. The arrested suspects face charges including organized crime, attempted murder, extortion, drug trafficking, and illegal gambling. Authorities described the operation as an effort to dismantle key Mafia strongholds in Palermo and its surrounding areas. The investigation has uncovered extensive drug trafficking networks and how crime bosses issue directives from prison using encrypted mobile devices, as reported by local media.

Sicily's Cosa Nostra has a long history of terrorizing the Italian state with vicious bombings and killings. Even during the early and mid-20th century, the infamous Mafia operated in the United States and enjoyed near-legendary status among law enforcement agencies and the public alike. However, this period also saw the emergence of numerous hardened criminals who engaged in robbery, murder, and intimidation, solidifying their infamous status. So, who stands out as the most hateful among them all?

Take a look at this gallery featuring mobsters and gangsters, all of who were convinced that a life of crime would be worth it.

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