Mafia Bosses in Sicily

Mafia bosses in Sicily express frustration with new recruits and lament the decline in power and influence of the Cosa Nostra, as nearly 150 alleged criminals are arrested in dawn raids. The arrests deal a blow to mafia bosses' attempts to rebuild and reorganize, with efforts to strengthen drug trafficking operations and establish new links with other criminal organizations.

Arrest of Nun and Politicians in Connection with 'Ndrangheta Mafia Investigation in Italy

A nun, Sister Anna Donelli, was arrested in northern Italy for allegedly acting as a go-between for the 'Ndrangheta mafia and its jailed gang members. Two politicians were also arrested and over €1.8m worth of assets were seized. The arrests are a result of a four-year investigation into the 'Ndrangheta, one of Europe's most influential criminal organizations.

Mafia Hitman Poisoning Catholic Priest's Chalice in Italy

A mafia hitman in Italy allegedly poisoned a Catholic priest's communion chalice in retaliation for speaking out against organized crime. The priest detected bleach in the water and wine, believed to be a hit ordered by the 'Ndrangheta crime organization. The priest has faced death threats and vandalism, leading to police escort. The 'Ndrangheta is one of the world's richest crime groups, making tens of billions from cocaine trafficking.