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Italian organized crime investigations and trials

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2026-08-20 16:03 UTC → 2026-09-12 00:31 UTC · added removed

Italian authorities have conducted several continue to conduct operations and legal proceedings targeting organized crime networks across the country. networks. In Sicily, investigations into the Cosa Nostra organization in Petrosino led to the arrest of two individuals from Marsala. The suspects, who were minors at the time of the offenses, face charges including drug trafficking trafficking, illegal possession of firearms with filed-off serial numbers, and participation in an armed mafia association following the seizure of over 1.3 kilograms of cocaine and 130 grams of crack cocaine. Additionally, legal proceedings continue regarding a fatal stabbing 15-year-old Italian national remains in Palermo’s Zen district and an investigation into a juvenile detention in Malta allegedly linked following an investigation into alleged links to the ‘764’ criminal network. In other regions, major Palermo’s Zen district, three suspects, including two minors, remain in custody following the fatal stabbing of Vito Genovese during an attempted break-in. Major anti-mafia trials have resulted in significant prison sentences. The Ivrea Court issued verdicts in the Echidna trial, which addressed trial regarding ‘Ndrangheta’ infiltration into public contracts for the A32 Torino-Bardonecchia highway, resulting in long-term sentences for members highway. Members of the Nirta and Pelle clans. clans received substantial sentences, including 15 years and 10 months for Giuseppe Pasqua. Meanwhile, the Agrigento Court finalized rulings for the ‘Kerkent’ operation, which targeted operation targeting a criminal group led by Antonio Massimino involved in drug trafficking. This operation resulted in a 13-year sentence for Massimino; Angelo Cardella received 13 years for financing and logistical support. Recent developments in Palermo include prosecutor requests for prison sentences against Carmelo Vetro and regional official Giancarlo Teresi for corruption related to public works. Furthermore, prosecutors have requested a sentence for Floriana Calcagno for allegedly aiding the fugitive mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.

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