Arrests in Large-Scale Sting Against Sicilian Mafia in Palermo

Around 130 people were arrested in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo, showing it remains a significant criminal force. The suspects were charged with various crimes, including drug trafficking, attempted murder, extortion, illegal online gambling, and illegal possession of firearms.

Italian police sting operation against Sicilian mafia in Palermo

Italian police arrested around 130 people in a large-scale sting operation against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, charging them with crimes such as drug trafficking, attempted murder, extortion, and illegal possession of firearms.

Luxury Superyacht Sinking near Palermo

A British tech magnate and several others are missing after a luxury superyacht sank near Palermo, Italy, during a violent storm. At least one person was killed. The missing include American, British, and Canadian citizens. The ship's cook died in the incident. The missing tech entrepreneur, Mike Lynch, was not among those rescued.